Seattle Mayor Fires Police Chief After Deadly Festival Shooting
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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson fired Police Chief Shon Barnes days after a deadly mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival, citing his absence during the incident and delayed response. Barnes was in Dallas attending a conference when the shooting occurred, leaving Seattle residents waiting hours for official updates. The shooting left three people dead and four wounded, with a 15-year-old suspect arrested. Wilson appointed Deputy Chief Andre Sayles as interim chief.
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