According to Seattle police, multiple bullets struck the building. No injuries were reported.
SEATTLE — Seattle police are investigating after shots were fired near Yesler Community Center following a news conference with Mayor Katie Wilson.
According to the Seattle Police Department, a 911 call was received around 5:10 p.m. reporting gunfire near the community center. According to reporting from the Seattle Times, Wilson was rushed away from the center.
Police said shots were fired out of a sedan carrying three to four people. The building was struck by gunfire, causing damage and striking a glass door.
No injuries were reported.
In a statement, Wilson reaffirmed that no one was hurt, adding she has a plans for a “comprehensive strategy” to address gun violence in the coming weeks.
“We cannot let this become normal. We must invest in opportunity, and we must continue working to keep people safe,” Wilson said. “Our work, and my responsibility, is to help create the conditions where all Seattle communities can live their lives without fear.”
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