Jon Kay shared a tragic announcement on BBC Breakfast (Image: BBC)
BBC Breakfast was paused for a heartbreaking update just minutes into the programme. Jon Kay and Sally Nugent returned to the red sofa on Monday (July 27), delivering the day’s top news stories with viewers. This included the tragic news that two people have been killed and several more injured in a shooting at Seattle’s annual food festival, Bite of Seattle
“Two people have been killed and at least five more have been injured after a shooting at a food festival in Seattle. Among the injured is a two-year-old boy after gun shots were heard at the Seattle centre at around six o’clock local time last night,” Jon said. “The city’s mayor says one person has been taken into custody.”
The presenter confirmed that two people have been killed in a shooting in Seattle (Image: BBC)
Assistant chief of Seattle Police, Tyrone Davis, has since confirmed that the shooting has caused three fatalities.
Two victims died at the scene, while a third victim has since died from their injuries after being taken to Harborview Medical Center.
Among those hospitalised are a two-year-old boy, a 39-year-old woman, and a 23-year-old man, all of whom are in “stable condition”.
Seattle City Mayor Katie Wilson announced that one suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, has been detained. Police later confirmed they had launched a search for a second suspect.
Reports say a red Hyundai car, carrying five people, had left the carriageway and crashed into trees. All four victims were from Leeds.
The driver was taken to hospital and is being treated for serious injuries.
Police have appealed for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage that may have captured the incident.
