Seattle mayor says police chief resigned after criticism of response to festival shooting
Mayor Katie Wilson named Deputy Chief Andre Sayles interim chief as police face criticism over delayed updates after the shooting.
- On Thursday, Seattle Police Chief Barnes resigned amid criticism of the department's response to a fatal shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival. Mayor Katie Wilson appointed Deputy Chief Andre Sayles as interim chief.
- Gunfire erupted last weekend at the Bite of Seattle, killing three people and wounding four. The Seattle Police Department faced criticism for a five-hour delay in providing updates, during which Wilson incorrectly stated two suspects were in custody.
- While Barnes faced scrutiny for spending about 18 days in Chicago this year, several Black community organizations, including the Seattle NAACP and the Urban League, rallied Thursday to support him, citing improved public-safety trends and community relations.
- Mayor Wilson appointed Deputy Chief Andre Sayles, a veteran with more than two decades of experience, to restore public communication. Barnes stated the transition allows the department to refocus on addressing youth gun violence and preventing tragedies.
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