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Seattle Police Chief Resigns Amid Festival Shooting | Durham News
Seattle’s police chief Shon Barnes has resigned amid national scrutiny following a deadly shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival that killed three, including a toddler, and wounded four. Though praised for the swift on-scene response, the department faced backlash for taking nearly five hours to release updates and failing to use emergency alerts — sparking public confusion and distrust. Barnes, who was out of town at the time and appointed just months prior, is being defended by community leaders who say he shouldn’t bear responsibility for systemic issues. Deputy Chief Andre Sayles, with…
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