Shon Barnes
Coverage of Shon Barnes in the Nexus archive.
- Gunfire erupts near Seattle mayor’s event as families, children gather
Gunfire erupted near Seattle's Yesler Community Center on Tuesday evening while Mayor Katie Wilson attended an event with families and children. No injuries were reported, but the building was damaged, and suspects fled in an unidentified vehicle. The mayor and Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes condemned the incident as a reminder of ongoing gun violence.
- Gunfire erupts near Seattle mayor’s event as families, children gather
Gunfire erupted near Seattle's Yesler Community Center during an event hosted by Mayor Katie Wilson, resulting in building damage but no injuries. Police are investigating and have asked for public assistance in identifying suspects.
- Inside Seattle’s open-air drug crisis as fentanyl ravages city and activists bail out alleged criminals
Seattle faces a severe fentanyl crisis with open-air drug use, rising overdose deaths, and criticism of the city's response. Activists like Andrea Suarez of We Heart Seattle argue local leaders, including Mayor Katie Wilson, are not doing enough to address the issue, while Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes outlined a diversion policy to the LEAD program for drug-related offenses.