Crime & Safetyscore 455·6 metrosupdated 4m ago

Seattle Police Chief Resigns Following Festival Shooting Criticism

Seattle's police chief, Shon Barnes, has resigned amid backlash over the police response to a deadly shooting at a food festival. Deputy Chief Andre Sayles has been appointed as interim chief as the city grapples with the aftermath of the incident.

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