'We heard gunfire': Mayor Katie Wilson speaks out after shots fired near her event
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Key Points:
- Gunfire struck a building in Seattle’s Yesler Terrace neighborhood Tuesday evening while Mayor Katie Wilson attended a community event at the Yesler Community Center, with no injuries reported.
- Police responded around 5:30 p.m. to reports of shots fired near 917 E. Yesler Way; witnesses said three to four suspects fled in a dark-colored sedan.
- Mayor Wilson emphasized the need for continued investment in public safety and outlined plans to announce a comprehensive strategy to address gun violence in Seattle.
- Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes called for a city-wide approach to combat gun violence, stressing the importance of community safety and collaboration with the criminal justice system.
- The shooting caused property damage to the building and glass doors; no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.
