18 Jun 2023 | 04:25 AM UTC
US: Police responding to reported shooting at Gorge Amphitheater in Washington as of late June 17
Police responding to reported shooting at Gorge Amphitheater, Wash., US, as of late June 17. Take cover or avoid the area.
Event
Authorities are responding to reports of a shooting at the Gorge Amphitheater in Grant County, Washington, during a music event as of late June 17. The motive of the incident is not immediately clear, and there have been no initial reports of injuries. Unconfirmed accounts suggest several wounded with the shooter possibly neutralized.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely in the coming hours as security operations continue.
The incident site is around 42 km (26 miles) southeast of Wenatchee.
Advice
Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. If in the affected location, take cover and heed instructions of security personnel.
