Andre Sayles

Seattle's police chief resigned amid criticism over delayed communication following a fatal shooting at a food festival. Mayor Katie Wilson appointed an interim chief and acknowledged the city's slow response to the incident, which resulted in three deaths and four injuries.

Andre Sayles has been appointed as Seattle’s new interim police chief. Mayor Katie Wilson and Shon Barnes agreed on the selection while the city continues its search for a permanent candidate.

Seattle's police chief resigned following criticism of the city's response to a fatal shootout at a food festival. The mayor appointed an interim chief amid community and political debate over the decision.

Seattle's police chief resigned following criticism of the city's response to a fatal shooting at a food festival. The mayor appointed an interim chief and acknowledged communication delays during the incident, which resulted in three deaths and four injuries, including a 2-year-old boy.

Seattle's police chief resigned amid criticism of the city's response to a fatal shootout at a food festival. Mayor Katie Wilson appointed Deputy Chief Andre Sayles as interim chief, and the incident involved three deaths, four injuries, and delayed public communication from authorities.