Seattle police chief steps down as mass shooting fallout prompts interim leadership
TL;DR
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned amid fallout from a mass shooting; Mayor Katie Wilson named Deputy Chief Andre Sayles as interim chief to lead the SPD while the city navigates safety concerns and an ongoing investigation.
- Seattle police chief resigns amid fallout from mass shooting, mayor names interim chief KOMO
- Seattle police watchdog opens two investigations into Chief Barnes after reporter clash KING5.com
- Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes fired by Mayor Katie Wilson mynorthwest.com
- Seattle’s Police Chief Resigns Under Pressure After Festival Shooting The New York Times
- City Councilmembers react to Police Chief Barnes’ departure, voice major concerns Seattle City Council Blog (.gov)
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