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Seattle’s new mayor fires police chief, admits they failed to alert city about shooting for 5 hours
Seattle's mayor fired Police Chief Shon Barnes after criticism over delayed communication following a fatal shooting at a food festival. Barnes resigned amid pressure, and Deputy Chief Andre Sayles was appointed as interim chief. The incident involved three deaths, including a suspect, and a 2-year-old injury, with police acknowledging slow public updates and failed emergency alerts.
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