Seattle Police Chief Steps Down Amid Scrutiny Over Shooting Coverage
TL;DR
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigns after days of questions about how information from the Bite of Seattle shooting was released; Mayor Katie Wilson accepts the resignation and Deputy Chief Andre Sayles is named interim chief, as city leaders stress the need for stable, clear leadership.
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- Seattle police chief resigns days after food festival shooting NBC News
- Seattle police watchdog fielded 60 complaints against Chief Barnes — two new investigations opened after reporter clash KING5.com
- Seattle police chief resigns after deadly food festival shooting The Guardian
- 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)
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