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Key Points:
- Seattle’s interim police chief Andre Sayles met with investigators for an update on the Bite of Seattle mass shooting, where seven were shot and three killed, but key details remain undisclosed.
- A third suspect in the shooting remains at large more than a week after the incident, and investigators have recovered three firearms, including an illegal ghost gun, though at least four guns were fired.
- Police have been slow to release information, with public details emerging five hours after the shooting and continuing to be limited despite promises of transparency from city leaders.
- Former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned days after the shooting amid criticism of his response and frequent absences, and questions persist about interim Chief Sayles’ residency and availability as the city searches for a permanent chief.
- The city has released Barnes’ calendar showing significant time away from Seattle earlier this year, including multiple trips to visit family, raising concerns about leadership presence during critical periods.
