# Mayor Apologizes for Delayed Crisis Response | Seattle News

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Podcast: [Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/seattle-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463302)
Published: 2026-07-31T01:31:56+00:00
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Mayor Katie Wilson is apologizing for a chaotic and delayed response to the shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival, admitting communication should have been faster — with the first press conference not until 11 PM, five hours after the incident began. Misinformation circulated early, including a false report of two suspects detained, and officials cited “dignitaries” as reason for delays — though the Governor’s office denied involvement. The Governor, who offered to arrive by 9 PM, was blocked from the scene until he arrived at 10:30 PM to join the delayed briefing. Wilson acknowledged public frustration and pledged new protocols to prevent future breakdowns. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/25e364deb05950c2

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