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Seattle Police Chief Resigns Amid Festival Shooting Fallout | Philadelphia News
Seattle’s police chief Shon Barnes has resigned under pressure from Mayor Katie Wilson, following backlash over the city’s delayed response to a deadly shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival that killed three—including a toddler—and injured four. Though Barnes was out of town, criticism centered on the department’s slow info-sharing and failure to activate emergency alerts, despite quick suspect apprehension. While Wilson pushed for transparency, Barnes drew support from Black community groups and six City Council members who praised his work on gun violence reduction and community trust…
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