Reports of multiple shooting at party near Seattle, police operation underway

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There have been reports that several people have been shot at a party in Mukilteo, which is not far from Seattle. Multiple police units have arrived at the scene.

A person, who appears to be listening in to conversations on the police radio, wrote on Twitter that up to five people have been shot.

The alleged shooter has been arrested and is being held in custody, the weapon that is believed to have been used has also been found, according to a Twitter post, citing Lewis County PD.

The gunman is said to have been armed with a rifle.

A witness says that the event was most likely a high school or college party, while parents have begun gathering at the scene and are awaiting further news from the police.

A police dog unit is also said to have arrived at the site.

Mukilteo is a waterfront city in the state of Washington, near the Canadian border, with a population of just over 20,000. It is one of the most affluent Seattle suburbs and Money Magazine ranked it as one of the top places in the US to live in.