Multiple Gunshot Victims Reported Outside EDM Festival at Washington’s Gorge; Suspect in Custody
variety.comChris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Multiple gunshot victims were reported as being treated after violence broke out in a campground at the site of the Gorge amphitheater in Washington state Saturday night, while performances were still going on inside the venue as part of the Beyond Wonderland festival.
After initial reports of an active shooter, local authorities reported that a suspect had been apprehended. Information on the victims’ condition was not released prior to a scheduled law enforcement press conference set for 11:30 p.m.
PT. But at 10:52 p.m., the Grant County Sheriff’s Office tweeted: “We have five confirmed injuries. The suspect is in custody.
The scene has been secured.” The sheriff’s office also tweeted that Saturday’s concert, which is happening about a 20-30 minute walk from the campground, is proceeding uninterrupted.
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