1 min readJul 27, 2026 08:59 AM IST First published on: Jul 27, 2026 at 08:48 AM IST ShareWhatsapptwitterFacebookMultiple people have been shot after gunfire erupts near Seattle’s iconic Space Needle, police say. (Representational/File Photo)Two people were killed and at least five others were injured in a shooting near Seattle’s Space Needle on Sunday night, the Seattle Fire Department said.Authorities had not released further details at the time of reporting, AP said. Police were investigating the shooting and urged people to stay away from the area.The Seattle Center was hosting the Bite of Seattle food festival over the weekend when the shooting occurred. The annual festival, which began in 1982, typically draws around 350,000 attendees over what its website describes as three days of food, drink and community celebration.This is a developing news and will be updatedAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...Advertisement