The Seattle Times is reporting that four people were shot Wednesday night in the city. There’s currently a large anti-Trump protest underway downtown, but the shooting reportedly is not connected to that protest.
BREAKING: Four people reportedly shot at Third and Pike in Seattle. More details to come: https://t.co/TC9eWtaa0X
— The Seattle Times (@seattletimes) November 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/chrishurstwdbj/status/796549238482210816
Stay away from Downtown Seattle. Hearing shots fired call near by the protest area at 3rd and Pike St. with up to 5 people shot.
— Andrew Kim (@andrewkim101) November 10, 2016
BREAKING: Police responding to report of 4 people shot near anti-Trump protest in downtown Seattle. https://t.co/M657ucKAD1
— Mike Baker (@ByMikeBaker) November 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/ByMikeBaker/status/796550715359444992
Scene near 3rd and Pike in Seattle pic.twitter.com/7WDw35Mzby
— Natalie Swaby (@NSwabyKing5) November 10, 2016
I just heard shots fired on 3rd and Pine. Massive scene- I can see one person on the ground #Q13FOX pic.twitter.com/4LC7lAtZue
— Jamie Tompkins (@JamieQ13FOX) November 10, 2016
DEVOLVING: Seattle fire responding to a possible shooting at 3rd and Pine. This is NOT related to the anti-Trump protest. pic.twitter.com/rs78GlDLJU
— #Q13FOX (@Q13FOX) November 10, 2016
I've seen at least two victims being loaded into ambulance. At least one shooter on loose. No deaths on scene per deputy. #Q13FOX https://t.co/ZoMgHCcwOk
— Jamie Tompkins (@JamieQ13FOX) November 10, 2016
Update:
It appears there were five gunshot victims:
Seattle Fire crews treating 5 patients with gunshot wounds. 2 of the 5 with life-threatening injuries. Medics transporting to HMC. pic.twitter.com/HTtHejkTpc
— Seattle Fire Dept. (@SeattleFire) November 10, 2016
BREAKING: 2 of the 5 people shot near anti-Trump protest in Seattle have life-threatening injuries. https://t.co/330fxAc0m7 #TrumpProtest pic.twitter.com/23vlc7Rcf7
— Mike Baker (@ByMikeBaker) November 10, 2016
#breaking At least 1 gunman at large in Seattle shooting. No one is dead. Medics giving aid to several people, per @kingcosoPIO deputy
— Jessica Lee (@byjlee) November 10, 2016
Scene where medics minutes ago were giving aid on Third Avenue in Seattle, near "Check Cashing/Payday Loans".. big group of spectators pic.twitter.com/vCmRf4kqmt
— Jessica Lee (@byjlee) November 10, 2016
Police confirm five people, four men and one woman, were taken to the hospital.
4 male, 1 female. All at Harborview. Argument and then suspect fire, "suspect has escaped on foot" | not believe to be related to protest pic.twitter.com/qF4R8UcqPq
— Jessica Lee (@byjlee) November 10, 2016
Per @SeattlePD shooting not related to Protest. 5 victims. Some just waiting for bus. One critical injury. Some kind of argument. #Q13FOX
— Jamie Tompkins (@JamieQ13FOX) November 10, 2016
Here’s a shot of the anti-Trump protest posted about a half-hour before the shooting incident to give an idea of the size and scope.
This is in Seattle. Authorities are estimating 6,000 people took to the streets to protest Donald Trump's presidential win. pic.twitter.com/yJbSvf3ujt
— #Q13FOX (@Q13FOX) November 10, 2016
Twitchy will monitor the situation and update this post as details become available.
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