Shooting Incident Near Protest Site in Seattle, USA... 1 Dead, 1 in Critical Condition

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] On the 20th (local time), a shooting occurred near a protest site in Seattle, Washington, USA, where people were demonstrating against the death of George Floyd due to the brutal actions of white police officers, resulting in one death and one injury.

However, it is still unclear whether the shooting is related to the protest.

According to the AP News on the day, the shooting took place around 2:30 a.m. in a park near the Seattle protest site. The incident location is near the 'Capitol Hill' area, which protesters have occupied since the night of the 8th in response to Floyd's death.

A 19-year-old man died from the shooting, and another injured person is reported to be in critical condition, receiving treatment in the intensive care unit.

Meanwhile, the police have begun investigating the circumstances of the incident through nearby CCTV footage but have not yet determined whether there was one suspect or multiple suspects.

The police explained that immediately after the incident, they had difficulty accessing the scene due to being blocked by protesters.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.