Gunfire erupted near a Seattle community center moments after a mayoral news conference, triggering a swift police response and forcing officials to secure the area.
Shooting Near Yesler Community Center
Officers are now investigating the shooting near Yesler Community Center, where multiple shots were fired shortly after Mayor Katie Wilson had appeared. Authorities said a 911 call came in around 5:10pm reporting gunfire in the area, prompting an immediate response from the Seattle Police Department.
Mayor Escorted Away
According to The Seattle Times, Wilson was quickly escorted away from the scene as the situation unfolded. Police said the shots were fired from a sedan carrying three to four people. The building was struck by gunfire, damaging part of the structure and hitting a glass door.
No injuries have been reported. It remains unclear where Wilson was at the exact moment the shots were fired. The Daily Mail has reached out to the mayor's office for comment.
