Seattle shooting leaves 2 dead, 5 injured, according to reports

Police urge people to avoid the area as the investigation continues

Police officers stand guard at a site after Seattle Police responded to what they described as a shooting with "multiple" victims at Seattle Center, which was hosting a Bite of Seattle food festival, in Seattle, Washington, US, Jul 26, 2026. REUTERS/Jason Redmond

At least two people were killed and five others, including a 2-year-old child, ‌were wounded on Sunday in a shooting at a downtown Seattle food festival, local news outlets reported.

Police said multiple people were ⁠shot in the US city's downtown area on Sunday evening.

"Please avoid the area," Seattle police said on social media site X, referring to Seattle Center, where the Bite of Seattle food festival was ‌being ⁠held. "Police are investigating a shooting. Multiple shooting victims. Shots fired at the Seattle Center."

The Seattle Times and local ⁠TV station KOMO reported two people were killed and five were wounded, citing ⁠the Seattle Fire Department.

Witnesses reported hearing several shots around 6pm (0100 GMT), the Seattle Times reported.