Who resigned as Seattle police chief?

Shon Barnes resigned as Seattle police chief.

What event happened before the resignation?

A shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival happened before the resignation.

Who was named interim police chief after the resignation?

Deputy Chief Andre Sayles was named interim police chief.

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Seattle police chief resigns, days after food festival shooting

First publishedJul 30, 22:55 UTC

Last updatedAug 1, 00:09 UTC · just now ago

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Answer

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes speaks during a vigil Monday, a day after the "Bite of Seattle" food festival shooting at Seattle Center.

Reported by 7 outlets — NBC News, ABC News, The Guardian US, PBS NewsHour, Al Jazeera, and 2 more. See all sources ↓

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned a few days after a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival. The shooting took place at Seattle Center and injured several people. Mayor Katie Wilson then named Deputy Chief Andre Sayles as the interim police chief. Some officials and residents are asking questions about how the shooting was handled.

Why it matters

People care because police leadership affects public safety and trust in the city. The incident also raises concerns about how authorities respond to violence at public events.

In brief

Who resigned as Seattle police chief?: Shon Barnes resigned as Seattle police chief.
What event happened before the resignation?: A shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival happened before the resignation.
Who was named interim police chief after the resignation?: Deputy Chief Andre Sayles was named interim police chief.

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Outlets differ in emphasis: NBC highlights the chief’s vigil speech, Al Jazeera focuses on questions about handling, Fox reports the interim appointment and mayor’s quote, and the Seattle Times calls for scrutiny and transparency.

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NBC NewsJul 31, 00:05Chief spoke at vigil a day after shooting
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Al JazeeraJul 31, 14:46Steps down amid questions over handling
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Fox News LatestJul 31, 19:37Names interim chief, quotes mayor on safety
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Seattle TimesJul 31, 21:08Urges scrutiny and release of communications

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