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Chief Barnes Steps Down Amid Crisis | Washington Huskies Basketball News
Seattle’s new police chief is out after just over a year — and the fallout from a deadly festival shooting has exposed deep leadership cracks. Chief Shon Barnes stepped down amid public outrage, having been away during the July 26th attack that killed three, including a toddler, and injured many more. Critics slammed his delayed press briefing and snapped response to reporters, while his frequent absences raised alarms about accountability. He’s walking away with a $560K settlement, no legal action, and an interim replacement who also travels often. This isn’t just a leadership shuffle — it’s…
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