SEATTLE, WA. (THECOUNT) — Multiple victims have been injured following a shooting Wednesday evening in downtown Seattle, police say.

The shooting happened near Third Avenue and Pine Street before 5 p.m.

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Investigators said the suspect fled and police are searching for him, reports KIRO.

Officers and medics are providing first aid to those injured.

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