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Seattle Police Chief Resigns Amid Shooting Fallout | Seattle News
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- Jul 31, 2026
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Summary
Seattle’s top cop, Chief Shon Barnes, has resigned amid mounting pressure over his handling of the deadly Bite of Seattle festival shooting — a delay that sparked public outrage and prompted the mayor to demand his exit. Deputy Chief Andre Sayles, a seasoned 20-year law enforcement veteran with a track record of reducing shootings and engaging youth, is now stepping in as interim chief. A major press conference at City Hall Friday will detail the leadership transition and the search for a permanent chief, as the city grapples with accountability and reform. 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/137214bf62421a7e