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SECURITYJul 31 · 22:27 UTCWTOP DCWTOP Staff

Seattle mayor defends ousting police chief after festival shootout

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson defended her decision to replace Police Chief Shon Barnes following a fatal gang-related shootout at a food festival near the Space Needle. Barnes, who faced criticism for delayed communication about the incident, was succeeded by interim chief Andre Sayles. The shooting resulted in two deaths, including a bystander, and injuries to four others, including a 2-year-old boy.

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