Wanda R. D. Williams is a Democratic politician who has served as mayor of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, since January 2022. A lifelong Harrisburg resident, she was first elected to the Harrisburg City Council in 2005 and served as its president before becoming mayor.
Case
An ICE officer fired at an SUV driving away from a Harrisburg vehicle stop. ICE says the driver rammed an ICE vehicle; PennLive reports its footage shows him driving around it. A county commissioner called for an independent investigation.
Role at the time: Mayor of Harrisburg
Statement summary
PennLive reported that Mayor Wanda Williams declined to comment on July 1 and referred questions to city police.
“Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams declined to comment on Wednesday, referring questions to city police.”
The reference point is the officer's decision to fire. Williams declined to comment and redirected questions to city police, so no position on the shot can be attributed to her.
Statement dates: July 1, 2026
Statement dates: July 1, 2026
Statement dates: July 1, 2026
