Seattle’s police chief Adrian Diaz has stepped down amid backlash from Mayor Sarah Jenkins 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. With Diaz out of town during the incident, Jenkins praised his service but criticized the nearly five-hour delay in public updates and failure to activate emergency alerts. Deputy Chief Andre Sayles, a 20-year veteran, now leads as interim chief. While some council members and community groups defend Diaz for his community outreach and gun violence reduction efforts, they argue he shouldn’t bear blame for systemic issues. With four chiefs in under three years, the city faces instability as it prepares for Seafair Weekend—raising urgent questions about leadership, transparency, and public safety.
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