SEATTLE — Police are investigating after gunfire struck a building in Seattle’s Yesler Terrace neighborhood Tuesday evening while Mayor Katie Wilson was attending a community event, according to the Seattle Police Department (SPD).
Officers responded around 5:30 p.m. to reports of shots fired near 917 E. Yesler Way, the site of the Yesler Community Center, according to police.
Mayor Wilson was attending an event with children and adults at the time. Witnesses told police three to four suspects fled the area in a dark-colored sedan.
Wilson issued a statement Tuesday evening following the incident:
“Shortly following my announcement of new investments in Seattle’s children and families today, we heard gunfire. No one was injured, but it was a stark reminder of a reality too many people in this city live with every day. We cannot let this become normal. We must invest in opportunity, and we must continue working to keep people safe. Today’s announcement was about making those necessary investments. And in the weeks ahead, I’ll share more about our comprehensive strategy to address gun violence and public safety. Our work, and my responsibility, is to help create the conditions where all Seattle communities can live their lives without fear.”
Police said there were It was not immediately clear whether the suspects were targeting a specific person or firing at the building.
An image of a note that was left at the Yesler Community Center after a shooting occurred on April 28, 2026. (KOMO News)
No injuries were reported.
This shooting reminds us that violence has no place in our community. Our neighbors have the right to gather, speak and celebrate without fear,” Seattle police Chief Shon Barnes said. “Addressing gun violence requires a whole-of-Seattle approach that includes the criminal justice system. We must work together to do more to protect each other.
Investigators said the gunfire caused property damage, including to the building and glass doors. No suspects had been arrested as of Tuesday evening, and the investigation remains active.
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This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
