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Seattle Police Chief Resigns Amid Festival Shooting | Lexington News
Seattle’s Police Chief Shon Barnes has stepped down amid mounting pressure from Mayor Katie Wilson, who criticized the department’s delayed public updates following a deadly shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival that killed three—including a toddler—and injured four. Though praise was given for the rapid on-scene response, Wilson slammed the nearly five-hour silence in official communication. Barnes, newly appointed in December 2024 and away at a conference during the incident, called his service an honor and hopes the transition will refocus efforts on youth gun violence. Yet, community…
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