Seattle police chief resigns
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Barnes was out of town at a law enforcement conference when the shooting broke out.
KIRO 7 asked Mayor Katie Wilson if former Chief Shon Barnes was made to “take the fall” for the lack of information, following the deadly shooting at the Bite of Seattle.
A group led by Black community leaders is rallying in opposition to Mayor Katie Wilson's decision to dismiss Seattle Police Department Chief Shon Barnes, according to Community Passageways. Neither Wilson's office nor the SPD has confirmed Barnes' departure.
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes was reportedly asked to resign after abruptly leaving a vigil for victims of the Bite of Seattle mass shooting.