Is Katie Wilson OK? Seattle Mayor rushed away as alleged shots fired near Yesler Community Center after her conference

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson was rushed away after a news conference at Yesler Community Center after attendees thought they heard what sounded like gunshots.

Updated on: Apr 29, 2026, 07:54:10 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson was rushed away after a news conference on Tuesday night, April 28, after attendees thought they heard what sounded like gunshots, The Seattle Times reported. Wilson was announcing her proposal for Seattle Public Schools to offer free meals to students at the Yesler Community Center.

Is Katie Wilson OK? Seattle Mayor rushed away following conference after alleged gunshots heard (Photo by Steph Chambers / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) (Getty Images via AFP)

The Seattle Police Department told the outlet that 911 callers reported that shots were fired and glass was broken around 5 pm.

According to police, three to four suspects in a dark sedan fired shots that hit the building. This caused damage and struck a glass door. No injuries were reported.

Wilson was reportedly at the community center during the reported shooting.

Who is Katie Wilson?

Wilson is the 58th mayor of Seattle since taking office in 2026. She is the co-founder and executive director of the Transit Riders Union, a group that focuses on improving public transportation and workers' rights.

Wilson says on her website that her election “was powered by thousands of people from every corner of Seattle who came together around a shared vision that it's time for something new — something more hopeful, more just, and more equitable.” She promised to “tackle big challenges and carry out ambitious projects,” highlighting the need to “take on the affordability crisis, bring people inside, and make our city a great place to live, work, and raise a family.”

“That's exactly the vision that's going to guide me as mayor. I know we face big challenges, but our city is full of extraordinary resources and incredible talent. And I've assembled a world-class team with deep expertise in government, business, labor, and housing to help put our vision into action,” she says on the website.

“As a coalition builder, I understand we're in this together. No matter what neighborhood you live in, where you grew up, or how much money you make, you have a right to be here and to live a dignified life,” Wilson adds.

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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