Shon Barnes

Seattle police chief Shon Barnes' resignation has heightened tensions between the mayor and Black leaders. Despite some belief that his leadership was improving police relations in the Black community, his departure has raised concerns.

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 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 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 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.

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.

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 Shon Barnes resigned days after a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival. He spoke at a vigil the day after the incident at Seattle Center.

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 Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned, as announced by the city's mayor, following a shooting that resulted in two deaths and four injuries.

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's police chief Shon Barnes resigned following criticism of the city's response to a fatal shooting at a food festival. Mayor Katie Wilson announced the resignation after speculation about Barnes' potential departure.

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 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'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 police chief Shon Barnes was fired following criticism for being out of town during a mass shooting at a food festival. The incident resulted in three deaths.

Black community leaders are supporting Seattle police Chief Shon Barnes as Mayor Katie Wilson plans to demand his resignation or face termination, according to a city official.

Two bystanders killed by bullets at a Seattle festival were not shot by a 15-year-old arrested at the scene, according to police. Four weapons were fired during the shootout, which also killed a 19-year-old suspect and injured multiple people, including a toddler. Authorities suspect gang-related motives and are seeking additional suspects.

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes was in Dallas when three people were killed and four injured at the annual food festival. Barnes faced criticism for his absence and erupted at a reporter during questioning.

A ghost gun was used in a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival. Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes spoke at a vigil for the victims.

Seattle police recovered a modified machine gun and an untraceable 'ghost gun' from a mass shooting at a food festival that left three people dead, including one of the suspects, and at least five others wounded. The incident involved at least three suspects, one of whom was a 19-year-old who died at the scene, while a 15-year-old suspect was arrested, and another remains at large.

A 15-year-old was arrested in Seattle after a shootout at a food festival near the Space Needle, armed with a ghost gun from Polymer80. Police recovered two other weapons and 14 shell casings, indicating at least three shooters, one of whom died at the scene. Ghost guns, privately made firearms lacking serial numbers, are increasingly linked to violent crimes.

At least three shooters were involved in a fatal shootout during Seattle's Bite of Seattle food festival, resulting in three deaths and four injuries. One shooter, a 15-year-old, was arrested, while another died at the scene. Police initially provided conflicting information about the number of suspects.

A 15-year-old was arrested after a shooting at a Seattle food festival near the Space Needle, which killed three people and injured four, including a 2-year-old. Authorities are seeking a second suspect, and the incident occurred during the Bite of Seattle event. Victims included two men aged 19 and 44, a woman aged 56, and four injured individuals.

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 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.

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.