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.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://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/us/seattle-police-chief-resigns.html
1 day ago · The police chief in Seattle 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 Space ...
https://www.newsweek.com/questions-seattle-police-chief-whereabouts-shooting-12264026
13 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.usatoday.com/story/news/state/washington/seattle/2026/07/30/seattle-police-chief-shon-barnes-resigns-after-shooting-response/91107767007/
9 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
8 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://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.cnn.com/2026/07/30/us/seattle-police-chief-resigns-festival-shooting
8 hours ago · Seattle’s police chief resigned Thursday amid criticism that the city was slow to release key information about a fatal shootout at a food festival last weekend.
https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/who-is-andre-sayles-interim-seattle-police-chief
8 hours ago · Shon Barnes is out as Seattle Police Chief, Mayor Katie Wilson announced Thursday afternoon, and taking the reins as interim police chief is Andre Sayles.
https://www.kuow.org/politics/2026-07-30/seattle-police-chief-barnes-has-resigned-mayors-office-makes-it-official-after-hours-of-silence
9 hours ago · Seattle police chief Shon Barnes speaks to the crowd at a vigil honoring the 3 people who were shot and killed during Bite of Seattle the previous day, on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Seattle Center.
