https://mynorthwest.com/local/shon-barnes-katie-wilson-seattle/4261595
1 day ago · Shon Barnes was fired from his position as chief of the Seattle Police Department by Mayor Katie Wilson, multiple sources confirmed with KIRO Newsradio.
https://www.seattle.gov/police/about-us/about-the-department/command-staff
Before that, Chief Barnes was the Deputy Chief of Police in Salisbury, North Carolina (2017-2020) and held the rank of Captain with the Greensboro Police Department, where he began his career as a patrol officer in the fall of 2000.
https://www.newsweek.com/questions-seattle-police-chief-whereabouts-shooting-12264026
4 hours ago · Police Chief Shon Barnes was at a conference in Dallas when the Bite of Seattle festival shooting took place on Sunday.
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle-police-chief-shon-barnes-out-future-sources-say/281-2d1499f1-3f91-4968-b3cf-dd5a25e70ca7
6 hours ago · According to a high level source inside Seattle City Hall, Mayor Katie Wilson is sharing plans with other top officials regarding Chief Shon Barnes.
https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/spd-chief-shon-barnes-fired
14 hours ago · SEATTLE - Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes was relieved of his duties Wednesday night by Mayor Katie Wilson, five different sources tell FOX 13 Seattle. According to sources, Barnes began texting individuals Wednesday night discussing his dismissal.
https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/seattle-new-police-chief-shon-barnes
Jan 31, 2025 · Seattle’s newly appointed police chief, Shon Barnes, has arrived and is ready to lead the department in a new direction.
https://www.kuow.org/2026-07-29/seattle-police-chief-barnes-defends-travel-schedule-as-shooting-investigation-intensifies
16 hours ago · Amid controversy over the chief's travel schedule, the police department provided details about his calendar. But their explanation raised more questions.
https://seattlemedium.com/seattle-police-chief-barnes/
Dec 20, 2024 · Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell appoints Shon Barnes as the new Chief of the Seattle Police Department. Barnes brings extensive experience and a vision for community safety.
https://www.seattle.gov/police
1 day ago · This is the official home page for the Seattle Police Department.
https://www.kptv.com/2026/07/30/report-seattle-police-chief-asked-resign-by-mayor/
19 hours ago · Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes was reportedly relieved of his duties by Mayor Katie Wilson on Wednesday night.
