Bite of Seattle Mass Shooting & Police Chief Resignation Fallout
Mass shooting at Bite of Seattle (3 dead, 4 injured) led to Police Chief Shon Barnes resigning after Mayor Wilson requested resignation over delayed information. Council backlash, racial representation concerns, and community rallies. New human-interest story highlights a teen victim trying to leave gang life. Interim Chief Andre Sayles appointed. Council plans summer review. Third suspect still at large. A new article deepens the story, highlighting racial tensions between Mayor Wilson and Black leaders, and Barnes' community violence intervention work.
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Updated Aug 3, 2026