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politics6 days ago

Seattle mayor's team wrestled with optics and timing after Bite of Seattle shooting

Internal texts from Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s office reveal a scramble over whether the mayor should publicly address the Bite of Seattle mass shooting, balancing optics with safety as a suspect remained on-site; aides corrected an initial report of two suspects in custody to one, and a staffer quipped that 'S*** happens' as information was updated, with the mayor speaking late at night as three people died and four were wounded (including a 2-year-old); a 15-year-old has been charged, and investigators say they’re closing in on others of interest.

via mynorthwest.com|
#bite-of-seattle#mayor-katie-wilson#politics
SPD detective challenges Seattle’s Bite of Seattle shooting timeline
local1 month ago

SPD detective challenges Seattle’s Bite of Seattle shooting timeline

SPD detective Brian Pritchard says Seattle’s public narrative about the Bite of Seattle shooting is not accurate, alleging officials delayed a briefing until dignitaries arrived. His comments surfaced during a Seattle City Council hearing and come amid broader questions about communications and transparency that may spur an inspector general review, after the July 26 shooting left three dead and four wounded.

via KOMO|
#bite-of-seattle#city-council#local
politics1 month ago

Tax Lien, Absences, and Policy Rift Shape Barnes Departure

New details surface on former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes' resignation, including an IRS tax lien against Barnes and his wife, questions about his absence during the Bite of Seattle mass shooting, and reported disagreements over public-safety policy such as CCTV cameras; Mayor Wilson cited leadership and communication concerns, Barnes was away for about 45 days between April and July, and he will depart with roughly $700,000 in severance as Interim Chief Andre Sayles takes over amid ongoing scrutiny.

via MyNorthwest.com|
#bite-of-seattle#irs-tax-lien#mayor-katie-wilson
Seattle Police Chief Resigns After Bite of Seattle Shooting Sparks Scrutiny
crime1 month ago

Seattle Police Chief Resigns After Bite of Seattle Shooting Sparks Scrutiny

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned days after the Bite of Seattle festival shooting killed three and wounded four, with Deputy Chief Andre Sayles named interim chief. Mayor Katie Wilson acknowledged public-communication shortcomings, including a five-hour gap in updates and a mistaken custody announcement. Barnes, previously credited with easing tensions and reducing gun violence, leaves Seattle amid ongoing safety challenges and the city’s leadership turnover, ahead of the Seafair festival weekend.

via Al Jazeera|
#bite-of-seattle#crime#emergency-communication
Seattle Police Chief Resigns Over Slow Communication After Bite of Seattle Shooting
national1 month ago

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.

via Chicago Tribune|
#bite-of-seattle#national#police
Seattle Police Chief Resigns Under Pressure Over Bite of Seattle Shooting Response
politics1 month ago

Seattle Police Chief Resigns Under Pressure Over Bite of Seattle Shooting Response

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.

via The New York Times|
#bite-of-seattle#police-chief#politics
Four guns tied to Seattle Bite of Seattle shooting; teen’s ghost gun not linked to fatalities
crime1 month ago

Four guns tied to Seattle Bite of Seattle shooting; teen’s ghost gun not linked to fatalities

Preliminary court filings indicate the Bite of Seattle gunfire involved four different handguns, and the bullets that killed two bystanders did not originate from the 15-year-old suspect’s Polymer80 ghost gun. Police recovered 13 shell casings and found multiple 9mm rounds consistent with the teen’s gun, but autopsies suggest the Polymer80 was not the firearm used in the deaths of Ashley Whitehead and Carlos Villalba. The 19-year-old Junior Cee Niko-Semo, connected to the suspect, also died at the scene. The teen is charged with assault in the first degree with a firearm enhancement and unlawful possession, with prosecutors seeking to try him as an adult; investigators say the shooting appears linked to gang violence and a second unknown suspect remains at large. The investigation is ongoing.

via USA Today|
#bite-of-seattle#casings#crime
Seattle Mayor Fires Police Chief Amid Criticism Over Mass Shooting Response
politics1 month ago

Seattle Mayor Fires Police Chief Amid Criticism Over Mass Shooting Response

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson reportedly removed Police Chief Shon Barnes after mounting criticism over his absence from the city and the department’s slow public response to the Bite of Seattle mass shooting; Barnes left a vigil for victims and faced questions about residency and travel, with a Black community–led protest planned at Seattle City Hall as the department enters another leadership transition.

via foxnews.com|
#bite-of-seattle#katie-wilson#leadership-change
Bullets at Seattle festival shooting didn’t come from teen’s ghost gun, police say
crime1 month ago

Bullets at Seattle festival shooting didn’t come from teen’s ghost gun, police say

Preliminary testing showed the bullets that killed two bystanders at Seattle’s Bite of Seattle crowd did not come from the 15-year-old suspect’s ghost gun; investigators say four weapons were fired, three guns were recovered but only two fired, suggesting other guns were involved. The teen surrendered as prosecutors charged him with first-degree assault with a firearm and unlawful possession and seek to move the case to adult court. The two bystanders identified were Carlos Israel Sanchez Villalba and Ashley Whitehead; a 19-year-old suspect, Junior Cee Niko Semo, was killed in the shootout, and police say the incident may be gang-related as they search for others.

via NBC News|
#bite-of-seattle#bystanders-killed#crime
Texts Raise Questions About Seattle Shooting Briefing Timing
politics1 month ago

Texts Raise Questions About Seattle Shooting Briefing Timing

Newly released text messages show Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson telling Gov. Bob Ferguson that a briefing and likely press conference would follow the Bite of Seattle shooting, with Ferguson replying he could attend by 9 p.m.; there is no confirmation of the briefing in the texts, fueling questions about why the public briefing started more than four hours after the 6 p.m. shooting. The governor’s office says it was not directing public communications, SPD indicated delays for dignitaries, a suspect remains at large, and the story is developing.

via The Center Square|
#bite-of-seattle#governor-bob-ferguson#mayor-katie-wilson