Two killed after gunman opens fire in Seattle

Thursday, 28 March 2019 10:25

Two people have been killed and two more critically injured when a gunman opened fire on two motorists and a Metro bus in the US city of Seattle.

According to reports, the gunman then caused a collision as he tried to flee in a stolen car during afternoon rush hour.

The suspect was arrested but his motive was not immediately clear.

In a press briefing, Deputy Police Chief Marc Garth Green called the shootings a "random, senseless act".

The suspect, who was not identified, is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries

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