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Shon Barnes resignation agreement: former Seattle police chief gets $590,000, keeps signing bonus
Former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes will receive $590,000 as part of his resignation agreement with the city, according to a copy of the deal obtained by KIRO Newsradio.

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Questions raised over Seattle police chief's whereabouts after shooting
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Former Seattle police chief Shon Barnes gets $700k for resignation, agrees not to sue city
Seattle’s Police Chief Resigns Under Pressure After Festival Shooting
The police chief in Seattle, Wash., resigned under pressure on Thursday after days of criticism over the department’s handling of a shooting that killed three people at a food festival near the Space ...

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Seattle police chief resigns days after food festival shooting
Shon Barnes resigns as Seattle police chief following criticism over Bite of Seattle shooting response
Seattle’s police chief resigns after intense backlash over festival shooting response
Chief Barnes told The Seattle Times on Thursday that whether he remains chief is "up to the mayor," adding that he was off for the day and spending time with family.

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Seattle City Council members question the mayor’s actions after the police chief is dismissed
Seattle Mayor Tells Police Chief to Quit After Shooting Response

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigns after deadly food festival shooting, Mayor Katie Wilson confirms

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said she accepted Barnes' letter of resignation on Thursday. Here's who will replace him.

Embattled Seattle police chief relieved of his duties by democratic socialist mayor, Black protest planned

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes was reportedly asked to resign after abruptly leaving a vigil for victims of the Bite of Seattle mass shooting.