BBC Breakfast was paused for a heartbreaking update just minutes into the programme. Jon Kay and Sally Nugent returned to the red sofa on Monday (July 27), delivering the day’s top news stories with viewers. This included the tragic news that two people have been k!lled and several more injured in a shooting at Seattle’s annual food festival, Bite of Seattle
“Two people have been k!lled and at least five more have been injured after a shooting at a food festival in Seattle. Among the injured is a two-year-old boy after gun shots were heard at the Seattle centre at around six o’clock local time last night,” Jon said. “The city’s mayor says one person has been taken into custody.”
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The presenter confirmed that two people have been k!lled in a shooting in Seattle (Image: BBC)
Assistant chief of Seattle Police, Tyrone Davis, has since confirmed that the shooting has caused three fatalities.
Two victims died at the scene, while a third victim has since died from their injuries after being taken to Harborview Medical Center.
Among those hospitalised are a two-year-old boy, a 39-year-old woman, and a 23-year-old man, all of whom are in “stable condition”.
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Seattle City Mayor Katie Wilson announced that one suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, has been detained. Police later confirmed they had launched a search for a second suspect.
Moments after the news was shared on BBC Breakfast, Jon brought viewers another heartbreaking announcement.
He said that four people, including a baby, have been k!lled in a car crash in Derby.
“Four people, including a baby girl, have died following a collision off a dual carriageway in Derby on Saturday night,” the presenter said. “Derbyshire police said the car left the A38 and crashed into trees around 11 o’clock in the evening.
“The driver, a 33-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing d3ath by dangerous driving.”
Derbyshire Police said two women, aged 18 and 30, and a 36-year-old man were declared d3ad at the scene.
The baby girl was taken to hospital, but pronounced d3ad shortly after.
Reports say a red Hyundai car, carrying five people, had left the carriageway and crashed into trees. All four victims were from Leeds.
The driver was taken to hospital and is being treated for serious injuries.
Police have appealed for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage that may have captured the incident.
