Seattle’s police chief, Shon Barnes, has resigned amid fierce backlash over the city’s chaotic response to a deadly shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival — a tragedy that unfolded while he was out of town. Three people died, including the suspect, and a two-year-old boy was critically injured. Police delayed critical updates for nearly five hours, fueling public outrage. Though Mayor Katie Wilson accepted the resignation and named Deputy Chief Andre Sayles as interim chief, several Black community groups strongly defended Barnes, calling his departure unjust and praising his work on community trust and gun violence reduction. As Seattle gears up for the high-profile Seafair Weekend Festival, the city faces mounting pressure to deliver clear, confident leadership — and answers — before the next big event.
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