https://www.newsweek.com/questions-seattle-police-chief-whereabouts-shooting-12264026
7 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.seattle.gov/police/about-us/about-the-department/command-staff
D/C Underwood is dedicated to enhancing public safety and building strong connections between the Seattle Police Department and the communities within Seattle of which it serves. D/C Underwood holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies from Ohio State University.
https://wilson.seattle.gov/2026/07/30/mayor-wilson-announces-resignation-of-chief-barnes-and-appointment-of-andre-sayles-as-interim-chief/
1 day ago · SEATTLE, WA — Today, Mayor Katie B. Wilson accepted a letter of resignation from Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes. Chief Barnes was appointed by Mayor Bruce Harrell in late 2024 and has made substantial contributions to public safety in Seattle.
https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/spd-chief-shon-barnes-fired
21 hours ago · Multiple sources tell FOX 13 Seattle that Mayor Katie Wilson has relieved Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes of his duties.
https://spdblotter.seattle.gov/2026/07/30/seattle-mayor-katie-wilson-names-andre-sayles-interim-chief-of-the-seattle-police-department/
1 day ago · The mayor is appointing Deputy Chief Andre Sayles as Interim Chief of the Seattle Police Department. Deputy Chief Sayles brings more than 20 years of law enforcement experience, including serving as Chief of Police in Beloit, Wisconsin.
https://mynorthwest.com/local/shon-barnes-katie-wilson-seattle/4261595
2 days 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.usatoday.com/story/news/state/washington/seattle/2026/07/30/seattle-police-chief-shon-barnes-resigns-after-shooting-response/91107767007/
3 hours ago · Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes has reportedly resigned, coming amid scrutiny about his absence during a shooting at Seattle Center on July 26.
https://apnews.com/article/seattle-festival-shooting-police-chief-space-needle-9cda1dbb5e4d825363fcdf8695e9be8d
2 hours ago · Seattle’s police chief has resigned amid criticism that the city was slow to release key information about a fatal shootout at a food festival last weekend.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/us/seattle-police-chief-resigns.html
3 hours ago · The police chief in Seattle, Wash., resigned under pressure on Thursday after days of criticism over the department’s handling of a shooting that killed three people at a food festival near the ...
https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/seattle-new-police-chief-shon-barnes
Jan 31, 2025 · SEATTLE - Seattle’s newly appointed police chief, Shon Barnes, has arrived and is ready to lead the department in a new direction. Barnes steps into the role following the termination of former Chief Adrian Diaz, who was placed on administrative leave before his dismissal.
