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seattle police chief resignation after food festival shooting

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned following criticism over the city's handling of a fatal shootout at the Bite of Seattle food festival, leading Mayor Katie Wilson to appoint Deputy Chief Andre Sayles as interim chief.

Three die in shooting at Seattle food festival near Space Needle

Illustration accompanying article: Three die in shooting at Seattle food festival near Space Needle
  • Investigators believe two suspects were shooting at each other at the Bite of Seattle food festival Sunday evening, killing three people and wounding four others including a two-year-old boy.
  • The shooting occurred around 6 p.m. at the Seattle Center, a popular tourist destination near the Space Needle, drawing thousands to the annual summer festival.
  • One suspect was arrested at the scene and a second remained at large Monday, though Assistant Police Chief Tyrone Davis said there is no ongoing threat to the public.
  • The Gun Violence Archive recorded more than 270 mass shootings in the United States so far this year, defining mass shootings as those in which four or more people are wounded or killed.
 2026-07-27 · 3 MIN READ