Seattle Police Chief Resigns Over Slow Communication After Bite of Seattle Shooting

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned amid criticism that Seattle was slow to release key information after a fatal Bite of Seattle festival shooting that left three dead and four wounded, including a 2-year-old. Mayor Katie Wilson appointed Deputy Chief Andre Sayles as interim chief. Officials acknowledged delays in public updates and the failure to issue emergency alerts, as Barnes faced both support and criticism from community groups and lawmakers as Seattle heads into Seafair weekend.