Seattle Police Chief Resigns Amid Shooting Fallout | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 2m

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes has stepped down amid mounting pressure following a deadly mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle, with Mayor Katie Wilson swiftly appointing Deputy Chief Andre Sayles as interim chief. The move comes as the city grapples with communication failures after the shooting, including delays in public alerts and missteps between police and city leadership. Barnes, who praised his team’s response to the tragedy, hopes the transition will refocus efforts on youth gun violence. But critics—including city council members and the police union—question the timing, calling…