Questions Raised Over Seattle Police Chief's Whereabouts After Shooting
Summary
A mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival left three people dead and four wounded. Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes was criticized for being out of town during the event and for delays in sharing information about the shooting.Key Facts
- The shooting occurred at the Bite of Seattle festival, which attracts over 350,000 people.
- Three people died, and four were injured in the attack.
- A 15-year-old suspect was arrested; police believe there were at least three shooters.
- Chief Barnes was attending a conference in Dallas when the shooting happened.
- City officials delayed releasing full details to ensure accuracy.
- Confusion arose from conflicting statements about how many suspects were in custody.
- Barnes has been chief of Seattle Police since July 2025 and was previously chief in Madison, Wisconsin.
- Victims included two men (19 and 44 years old) and one woman (56 years old).
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