Two people died at the scene, said Grace Nunez, Seattle Fire Department spokesperson. The five injured individuals were transported to Harborview Medical Center, including a 56-year-old woman in serious condition.

A two-year-old boy, a 23-year-old man, and a 39-year-old woman are in stable condition. A 40-year-old woman sustained minor injuries.

According to hospital spokesperson Susan Gregg, the victims sustained injuries to their arms, abdomens, or legs. : Canada mass shooting: 2 killed at Toronto festival

Police took suspect into custody

Meanwhile, Seattle police reported "multiple shooting victims" near the Space Needle observation tower.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced that one suspect has been taken into custody following an incident. Wilson also said in a statement that she wanted to "thank the Seattle police officers who responded to the scene and took a suspect into custody."

The shooting occurred around 6 p.m. local time (0100 GMT on Monday) during the annual Bite of Seattle festival, which attracts hundreds of food vendors, stalls, and performers.

According to its website, the annual festival, which started in 1982, draws 350,000 attendees over "three days of food, drink, and community celebration.' : US: 12 injured after shooting near festival in Ohio (S)