Five people reportedly shot near anti-Donald Trump rally in mass shooting

FIVE people have been shot in Seattle, United States, near an anti-Trump rally. Two are in critical condition.

FIVE people were shot after “some type of an argument” in downtown Seattle, United States, near an anti-Trump rally.

According to the Seattle Police Department, the five victims were found on the street in front of a convenience store and at an nearby bus stop.

A spokesman said there may have been “some type of an argument” before the suspect walked away and then turned around and started firing.

Some of the victims may not have been involved in the argument and were innocent bystanders.

The shooting, which happened about 6.45pm (local time), is not believed to be related to the anti-Trump rally which drew about 6000 people to the area.

A spokeswoman for Harborview Medical Centre, where the patients were taken, said two men were in critical condition, while three other victims are in serious condition. In total, four men and one woman were shot.

The suspect is still at large and escaped on foot.

In another unrelated incident, there are reports of a hostage situation at LA Valley College, a community college in the Valley Glen district of Los Angeles,

DEVOLVING: Seattle fire responding to a possible shooting at 3rd and Pine. This is NOT related to the anti-Trump protest. pic.twitter.com/rs78GlDLJU

— #Q13FOX (@Q13FOX) November 10, 2016

I just heard shots fired on 3rd and Pine. Massive scene- I can see one person on the ground #Q13FOX pic.twitter.com/4LC7lAtZue

— Jamie Tompkins (@JamieQ13FOX) November 10, 2016

Update from @SeattlePD #Q13FOX pic.twitter.com/AvNDsue0zN

— Jamie Tompkins (@JamieQ13FOX) November 10, 2016

Earlier about 6000 people took to the streets in Seattle to protest against Donald Trump’s election victory. Protesters rallied across the US including in Chicago, Philadelphia, Portland, Oregon and other cities.

This is in Seattle. Authorities are estimating 6,000 people took to the streets to protest Donald Trump's presidential win. pic.twitter.com/yJbSvf3ujt

— #Q13FOX (@Q13FOX) November 10, 2016