Seattle Police Department
Coverage of Seattle Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- Shon Barnes receiving over $590K to step down as Seattle’s police chief
Shon Barnes is receiving over $590,000 as part of a settlement to step down as Seattle's police chief. The payment includes a lump sum equal to 18 months of his salary.
- 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.
- Seattle Mayor Wilson’s decisions around Chief Barnes need scrutiny immediately
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's decisions regarding Chief Barnes require immediate scrutiny, as calls grow for the release of communications between her office and the Seattle Police Department following the Bite of Seattle shooting.
- Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson names Andre Sayles as interim police chief after Barnes resignation
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson appointed Andre Sayles as interim police chief following Shon Barnes' resignation after a deadly shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival. Barnes faced criticism for the incident, which left two dead and four injured, and Sayles pledged to prioritize the investigation and enhance safety measures at public events.
- Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson names Andre Sayles as interim police chief after Barnes resignation
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson appointed Andre Sayles as interim police chief following the resignation of Police Chief Shon Barnes after a deadly shooting at a food festival. Barnes resigned amid criticism over the incident, which left two dead and four injured, while Sayles emphasized community safety and ongoing investigations.
- Former Salisbury police deputy chief, Seattle police chief resigns over response to festival shooting
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned following criticism of his department's response to a gang-related shootout at a food festival near the Space Needle that killed three people. Barnes had previously served as Deputy Chief in Salisbury and as Chief in Madison.
- Seattle police chief resigns in wake of deadly shooting: Mayor
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned, as announced by the city's mayor, following a shooting that resulted in two deaths and four injuries.
- Seattle mayor says police chief resigned after criticism of response to festival shooting
Seattle mayor stated the police chief resigned following criticism of the response to a festival shooting. Police now believe there were at least three shooters: a 15-year-old, an acquaintance who died at the scene, and an unknown suspect.
- Seattle’s Police Chief Resigns Under Pressure
Seattle's Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned under pressure. The article references a vigil for victims of a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival.
- Seattle mayor says police chief resigned after criticism of response to festival shooting
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 mayor says police chief resigned after criticism of response to festival shooting
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 police chief resigns days following Seattle Center shooting
The Seattle police chief resigned following a shooting at Seattle Center. The resignation occurred after criticism regarding the delayed release of information by the Seattle Police Department about the incident.
- Seattle mayor may oust police chief after criticism of response to festival shooting
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson may remove Police Chief Shon Barnes following public criticism of the department's response to a fatal shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival. Barnes was asked to resign but declined, while community organizations have advocated for his retention, citing his contributions to police-community relations and crime reduction.
- Seattle mayor says police chief resigned after criticism of response to festival shooting
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.
- Seattle festival shooting: One suspect dead, one arrested, search for one continues
A shooting during the Bite of Seattle festival resulted in three deaths and four injuries. Police suspect gang-related motives and are searching for one suspect, with a 15-year-old arrested and a 19-year-old deceased suspect identified as a potential gunman.
- Police now believe 3 gunmen involved in deadly shootout near Seattle Space Needle
Police in Seattle believe three gunmen were involved in a deadly shootout near the Space Needle, with investigators suggesting the incident may be gang-related as two groups exchanged gunfire.
- Police now believe 3 gunmen involved in deadly shootout near Seattle Space Needle
Police now believe three gunmen were involved in a deadly shootout near the Seattle Space Needle. Investigators suggest the incident may be gang-related, with two groups exchanging gunfire.
- Police now believe 3 gunmen involved in deadly shootout near Seattle Space Needle
Three gunmen were involved in a deadly shootout near Seattle Space Needle, with police suggesting it was gang-related as two groups exchanged gunfire. Seattle Police Department's assistant chief of investigations, Nicole Powell, confirmed the incident at a news conference.
- Deadly shootout at Seattle food festival sparks gang violence investigation
A shootout at Seattle's Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle resulted in three deaths, including a 19-year-old shooter and two civilians, with at least four injured. Police investigate the incident as gang-related, involving three suspects, including a 15-year-old arrested for firearms violations and first-degree assault. Confusing official statements followed the chaotic event.
- Police search for a second suspect following Seattle food festival shooting that killed 3
Three people were killed and four injured, including a toddler, in a shooting at Seattle's Bite of Seattle food festival. Police are searching for a second suspect after one surrendered at the scene. Investigators believe the suspects were shooting at each other, and no ongoing public threat exists.
- Police search for a second suspect following Seattle food festival shooting that killed 3
Three people were killed and four others wounded, including a 2-year-old boy, in a shooting at Seattle's Bite of Seattle food festival. Police arrested one suspect and are searching for a second, stating there is no ongoing public threat.
- Police search for second suspect following Seattle food festival shooting that killed 3
Three people were killed and four others wounded, including a toddler, in a shooting at Seattle's Bite of Seattle food festival. Police arrested one suspect and are searching for a second, though they stated there is no ongoing public threat.
- Police search for second suspect following Seattle food festival shooting that killed 3
Three people were killed and four injured, including a toddler, during a shooting at a Seattle food festival beneath the Space Needle. Police arrested one suspect and are searching for a second, stating there is no ongoing threat. The gunfire occurred during the Bite of Seattle festival, with witnesses describing chaotic scenes of panic and evacuation.
- Police arrest 1 person and search for another after Seattle festival shooting that killed 3
Police arrested one suspect and are searching for another after a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival killed three people and injured four, including a toddler. Investigators believe the suspects were shooting at each other, and no ongoing threat remains.
- Police arrest 1 person and search for another after Seattle festival shooting that killed 3
Three people were killed and four injured, including a toddler, in a shooting at Seattle's Bite of Seattle food festival beneath the Space Needle. Police arrested one suspect and are searching for another, stating the suspects were shooting at each other and there is no ongoing threat.
- Two dead in shootings at Bite of Seattle food festival, say authorities
Two people were killed and five others wounded in a shooting during the Bite of Seattle food festival at Seattle Center near the Space Needle. Four victims were hospitalized, with one in critical condition. Authorities urged the public to avoid the area after the incident.
- Shooting at Seattle food festival leaves 2 dead, 5 injured
A shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival near the Space Needle in Seattle left two people dead and five injured. The incident occurred around 6pm at the Seattle Centre, prompting police to urge people to avoid the area. Harborview Medical Centre admitted four victims.
- Multiple people wounded in mass shooting at Seattle Center, police say
Multiple people were wounded in a mass shooting at Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle food festival on Sunday. Police urged the public to avoid the area as emergency crews responded to the incident. Witnesses described chaos, with people fleeing and injuries reported, including a woman who fell and was stepped on.
- Seattle police are searching for two men who parachuted from the Space Needle
Seattle police are searching for two men who climbed over the Space Needle's glass wall and parachuted down, facing trespassing charges. The men entered with purchased tickets, used a restroom, and jumped, but their location remains unknown.
- Seattle police seek two men who parachuted from the Space Needle
Seattle police are seeking two men who climbed over the glass wall of the Space Needle and parachuted down from the 605-foot structure. The incident occurred on Friday.
- Seattle police are searching for two men who parachuted from the Space Needle
Seattle police are searching for two unidentified men who climbed over the glass wall of the Space Needle and parachuted down, facing trespassing charges. The men entered the attraction with purchased tickets, used a restroom, and jumped from the 605-foot structure. Authorities described them as white men in their late 20s, and their landing location remains unknown.
- Seattle police are searching for two men who parachuted from the Space Needle
Seattle police are searching for two unidentified white men in their late 20s who climbed over the glass wall of the Space Needle, parachuted from the structure, and face trespassing charges. The men purchased tickets to enter the landmark, were captured on camera before the jump, and their landing location remains unknown.
- Seattle police are searching for two men who parachuted from the Space Needle
Seattle police are searching for two unidentified white men in their late 20s who parachuted from the Space Needle after climbing over its glass wall. The men purchased tickets to enter the attraction, used a restroom, and jumped from the 605-foot structure, facing trespassing charges. Authorities have not located them, and the Space Needle did not immediately comment.
- Seattle police are searching for two men who parachuted from the Space Needle
Seattle police are searching for two men who climbed over the Space Needle's glass wall and parachuted down, leading to trespassing charges. The men entered the attraction with purchased tickets, used a restroom to prepare, and jumped from the 605-foot structure. Authorities described them as white men in their late 20s but have not identified them.
- Northbound lanes of Highway 99 tunnel reopen after crash
The northbound lanes of the Highway 99 tunnel were blocked after a crash involving a flipped Prius. The tunnel reopened around 10:30 a.m. following the incident.
- Seattle police officers allege anti-gay discrimination in promotions
Two openly gay veteran Seattle police officers have sued the department, alleging they were passed over for promotion and discriminated against.
- Seattle socialist mayor mocked for ‘irony’ as residents build walls to stop out of control shootings
Seattle's democratic socialist mayor faces criticism as residents erect barricades to combat rising shootings linked to gang activity. Conservative commentators mock the 'irony' of progressive policies leading to self-imposed neighborhood walls.
- Newly elected Seattle teachers union president under investigation over alleged abuse of autistic child
The newly elected president of Seattle's teachers union, Ibi Idowu, is under investigation for allegedly abusing an autistic third-grader, with parents reporting bruises and a marker thrown at the child. The Seattle Public Schools district and union have faced criticism for limited transparency and handling of the case.
- Suspect in custody for alleged murder of college student after police released eerie surveillance photos
A 31-year-old man turned himself in to police for the alleged murder of a 19-year-old University of Washington student. The suspect is a former student at the university and was identified through surveillance photos released by the Seattle Police Department. The victim, a transgender student, was found deceased with stab wounds in a laundry room.
- Suspect arrested in connection with killing of transgender University of Washington student
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the killing of a transgender University of Washington student. The arrest was made by the Seattle Police Department. The incident occurred in Seattle.