Seattle Police Chief Resigns Amid Shooting Fallout | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 30, 2026 · 1m

Seattle’s Police Chief Shon Barnes is reportedly fired after a turbulent week marked by his absence during a deadly mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival that left three dead. Mayor Katie Wilson demanded his resignation amid growing backlash over Barnes’ frequent out-of-town trips — including time spent in Chicago with his family — and a tense confrontation with a reporter just before attending a victim vigil. Appointed just a year ago from Madison, Barnes’ sudden ouster upends Mayor Wilson’s previous support and leaves the SPD navigating an ongoing investigation into the shooting…