Man Shot At Milo Yiannopoulos Seattle Event

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by Micah J. Fleck

Details are still scarce at this point, but reports are claiming that a shooting has indeed happened outside of a Seattle, WA event held for Milo Yiannopolous’s speaking tour — University of Washington, to be precise.

According to the story:

A man was shot at a University of Washington protest in the campus’ Red Square outside an event with controversial Brietbart News editor Milo Yiannopoulos, CBS affiliate KIRO reports.

Seattle Fire Department said that the man has possible life threatening injuries.

The University of Washington tweeted at 10:40 PT that the suspect was still at large.

Yiannopoulos posted on Facebook after the event “prayers are with the victim, whoever he is.”

The University of Washington College Republicans invited Yiannopoulos to speak on Friday. People have been waiting outside for the event since around 5 p.m.

Protesters showed up on campus around 6 p.m. and began clashing with police.

Protesters threw rocks, fireworks, and other items at officers. They blocked the entrance to Kane Hall, but Yiannopoulos’ speech still started around 8 p.m.