Two dead in shootings at Bite of Seattle food festival, say authorities

Two people are dead and five wounded after a shooting Sunday evening at the Bite of Seattle food festival, held at the Seattle Center near the Space Needle, The Guardian reports. A city fire department spokesperson said at least four people were taken to hospital, with one in critical condition. Police have urged the public to avoid the area as the events complex, normally packed with festival crowds, remains an active scene.

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