2 killed in shooting near Seattle's Space Needle, fire department says
Two people were killed and several others were injured in a shooting at the Seattle Center on Sunday night, the Seattle Fire Department said.
Updated on: July 27, 2026 / 1:07 AM EDT / CBS News
According to the fire department, two people were pronounced dead at the scene after life-saving efforts failed. The department said a 56-year-old woman was taken to Harborview Medical Center in serious condition. Three other victims were brought there as well, including a two-year-old boy, all in stable condition. A fifth injured victim who had minor injuries chose not to go to the hospital.
A Harborview spokesperson later told CBS Seattle affiliate KIRO-TV the woman was in critical condition and in surgery and would be taken to the Intensive Care Unit after the operation.
The Seattle Police Department said earlier Sunday on social media that it was "investigating a shooting. Multiple shooting victims. Shots fired at the Seattle Center," and told people to "Please avoid the area."
The shooting occurred around 6 p.m. local time.