Seattle: Two people were killed and five others were wounded in a shooting in the US city of Seattle on Sunday, authorities said. The shooting occurred during a food festival at an events complex near the city's Space Needle landmark. Police and emergency crews responded to the shooting and evacuated the area.
According to Qatar News Agency, no information was immediately available on a suspect or the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and an investigation was underway. The United States has experienced recurring mass shootings in recent years, renewing debate over gun violence and firearms laws.