An active shooter situation unfolded at the Beyond Wonderland music festival in Washington State. 5 people were shot and at least two people died.
At least two people were killed and several more sustained injuries during an active shooter event at the Gorge Amphitheatre during the EDM festival, Beyond Wonderland. Reports of the shooting started around 8:25 pm at the campgrounds near the town of George. The suspect walked away from the shooting site before officers responded and tracked him down. According to onlookers, the shooter shot randomly into a crowd of campers as he fled. An officer-involved shooting incident occurred during the response.
The shooting did not take place at the actual festival grounds, but rather a campground that was located several hundred yards from the venue. Nevertheless, the second day of the event was cancelled out of an abundance of caution. Authorities have not provided any details on the suspect, the victims, or the weapon used in the shooting. The suspect was shot during the confrontation with police and hospitalized for his injuries.
“He was on the periphery of the property,” confirms Kyle Foreman, Public Information Officer with the Grant County Sheriff’s office. “Law enforcement had eyes on him, and they were able to keep him in that area. He wasn’t moving toward the venue.”
After the campground was secured, festival organizers quickly canceled the rest of the show. “Due to the incident that took place in the overflow camping area last night, we regret to inform you that Day 2 of Beyond Wonderland at the Gorge has been cancelled,” their announcement reads.
“We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the local authorities and staff who acted quickly to manage the situation. Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences go out to the family, friends, and all those affected by this tragic event.”
Saturday’s lineup for the festival included performances from artists Dillon Francis and Flosstradamus. Meanwhile, Sunday night’s lineup was supposed to feature Marshmello and Afrojack.