# Seattle’s Delayed Response Under Fire | Annapolis News

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Podcast: [Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/annapolis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7681562)
Published: 2026-09-06T15:30:37+00:00
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## Resource

In the chaotic aftermath of the Bite of Seattle shooting, city officials scrambled to control the narrative as critical information about victims and suspects sat unshared with the public for hours—despite being known by 7:20 PM. Mayor’s staff grew frustrated, calling the silence a “massive disaster and hit to public trust,” while reporters at the scene went without briefings. Debates erupted over whether the mayor should attend the event, ultimately leading to a delayed news conference pushed to nearly 11 PM. Emergency alert protocols were criticized as fragmented, with one staffer calling it “everyone’s job and no one’s job.” Though the mayor initially defended the slow rollout citing accuracy, she’s now ordered an independent review to examine delays, assess departmental failures, and recommend reforms—leaving unanswered who decided to withhold the press conference, including the former police chief, who claimed he was unaware. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1cab61dc10eebf42

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