Seattle Police Chief Resigns Under Pressure Over Bite of Seattle Shooting Response
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Seattle’s mayor announced the resignation of Police Chief Shon Barnes four days after a mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival that killed three and wounded four, amid criticism of the department’s information release and handling, signaling a shift in Seattle’s public-safety leadership amid political tensions.
- Seattle’s Police Chief Resigns Under Pressure After Festival Shooting The New York Times
- 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
- City Councilmembers react to Police Chief Barnes’ departure, voice major concerns Seattle City Council Blog (.gov)
- Andre Sayles named Seattle’s new interim police chief The Seattle Times
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