A mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival near the Seattle Center on Sunday evening left three people dead and four injured, including a 2-year-old child, according to Seattle police and fire officials.
The shooting occurred shortly after 6 p. m.
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, prompting a rapid police response. Two people exchanged gunfire, resulting in seven victims.
Two died at the scene, and a third later died at Harborview Medical Center.
Acting Seattle Police Chief Tyrone Davis said officers already present at the event quickly responded to the gunfire.
"This is a tragedy. I'm really sorry that this happened.
The Bite of Seattle is a very positive event. We haven't had any issues in recent years.
Thankfully, we had officers on scene who were brave, went toward those shots, and prevented more victims from being injured," Davis said.
One suspect, described as a young person, was taken into custody and brought to police headquarters for questioning.
A second suspect remains at large.
Mayor Katie Wilson expressed sorrow over the incident. "I'm sorry that we're having to gather here tonight under these tragic circumstances.
What happened here today at the Seattle Center was an unbelievable tragedy," Wilson said.
Investigators are collaborating with the FBI to identify any additional suspects and determine the motive behind the shooting.
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Seattle Fire Department reported that four victims, including the toddler, were hospitalized at Harborview.
