2 killed, 5 injured in Seattle shooting
A shooting at a food festival near Seattle's Space Needle killed 2 people and injured 5, including a 2-year-old boy.
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Intro & Seattle Food Festival Shooting
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The bulletin opens with a jarring lead: two people are dead and five injured after a shooting erupted at a food festival near Seattle's iconic Space Needle. Among the wounded was a 2-year-old boy, and a 56-year-old woman remains in serious condition. Fire officials and police are on scene, and at least one person has been taken into custody. The crime scene — a festive public gathering in the shadow of one of America's most recognizable landmarks — underscores the randomness of the violence and sets a somber tone for the rest of the broadcast.
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