Voicemail Says Seattle Mayor’s Office Asked Police to Delay Shooting Briefing
A voicemail revealed the Seattle Mayor's office asked Seattle Police to delay a media briefing following a shooting at the "Bite of Seattle" event.
Seattle Tacoma, WA, October 26, 2026 —
A voicemail revealed that the Seattle Mayor’s office asked Seattle Police to delay a media briefing after a shooting at the “Bite of Seattle” event, according to the information provided.
The available account does not identify when the shooting or the voicemail occurred, who left the message, or how long the requested delay would have been. It also does not say whether police changed the timing of the briefing or explain why the mayor’s office made the request.
No further details were provided about the shooting, including where at the event it happened, whether anyone was injured, or whether anyone was detained or charged. The account also does not describe what the police briefing was expected to cover or whether another public statement was issued.
The voicemail is the only specific record mentioned in the summary. Its contents beyond the reported request, how it was obtained, and whether the mayor’s office or police commented on it were not provided. Those details are necessary to establish the circumstances surrounding the request and the agencies’ responses.
The available information therefore supports a limited account: the mayor’s office asked police to postpone a media briefing following a shooting at the event. It does not establish whether the request affected the release of information or provide a fuller timeline of events.
Story summarized from the original created by Dan.Griffin@fox.com (Dan Griffin) on www.fox13seattle.com, see more information here.
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