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Chief Absent as Seattle Shooting Unfolds | Salt Lake City News
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- Jul 27, 2026
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A deadly shooting at Seattle Center left three dead and a child injured, sparking outrage over Police Chief Shon Barnes’ absence from the scene — he was out of town for a medical procedure. When pressed at a later press conference, Barnes grew defensive, denying he was often away from the city and dismissing the reporter’s questions. The tense exchange ended with a staffer stepping in to calm things down. The department’s five-hour delay in releasing official statements has intensified scrutiny over leadership transparency during crises, as the investigation continues. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1bfe62f46fa19c12