BREAKING: Seattle police chief resigns

(The Center Square) – Embattled Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned Thursday afternoon, according to a statement released by Mayor Katie Wilson.

The resignation comes days after Barnes was out of town during a mass shooting and got into the face of a journalist who questioned him about being absent.

“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,” Wilson’s statement said.

Some city council members questioned Wilson’s leadership in the handling of the shooting and the controversy over Barnes.

“It has been an honor to serve the Seattle Police Department and this city,” said Chief Barnes, according to the release. “The men and women of this department show up every single day with ...