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The bloody sequence of gun culture and mass shootings in America is not stopping. A very painful and scary news has come out from Seattle, the major city of Washington state. During a very popular and heavily crowded food festival organized here, unidentified gunmen suddenly started firing indiscriminately. Due to the flurry of bullets the entire festival atmosphere turned into screams and panic. According to initial information received from the local police, two people have died on the spot in this fierce firing, while many others have been seriously injured, who have been admitted to the nearby trauma center.
Amidst the celebration suddenly bullets rained and a stampede broke out.
Hundreds of locals and tourists were present at this community food festival held near Seattle’s downtown area due to it being a weekend holiday. According to eyewitnesses, people were enjoying food, drinks and music when suddenly the sounds of several rounds of bullets were heard one after the other. As soon as the firing started, people started running here and there to save their lives, due to which there was a huge stampede at the venue. Eyewitnesses say that the attacker started firing bullets directly at the crowd without any warning, due to which no one even got a chance to recover.
Major search operation of Seattle Police and security agencies continues
As soon as information about this sensational incident was received, heavy forces and special SWAT teams of Seattle Police Department reached the spot along with ambulance. Security forces immediately sealed off the entire festival area and sent the injured to Harborview Medical Center for treatment, where some remain in critical condition. The police chief told the local media that the attacker managed to escape from the spot, taking advantage of the crowd after committing the crime. CCTV footage is being scrutinized to identify and arrest the attacker and blockades have been imposed in the surrounding local areas.
Increasing gun violence in America again raises serious questions
This mass shooting in Seattle has once again fueled the debate about strict gun control laws in America. After this incident, huge resentment is being seen against the administration among local citizens and human rights organizations. Federal investigation agencies are also investigating whether this was the result of some personal rivalry or a well-planned terrorist or hate crime conspiracy. After this tragic incident, security has been tightened in this area of Seattle and people have been advised not to go on this route at present.
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