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Seattle police chief faces scrutiny for absence during mass shooting
Fox News • • nation
Key Points:
- Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes faced criticism for being out of town in Dallas during a deadly mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival, where three people were killed and four injured.
- Barnes defended his absence, denying reports that he frequently spends weekends away from Seattle, stating he is committed to working hard for the city despite his family living in Chicago.
- The shooting, involving as many as three shooters, is believed to have stemmed from a conflict between small groups, with authorities investigating the details and identifying a teenager as a potential gunman.
- Mayor Katie Wilson described the incident as a tragic event caused by a teenager opening fire in the crowd, emphasizing that the investigation is ongoing.
- The Seattle Police Department has not provided further comment following the incident and the scrutiny of Chief Barnes's whereabouts.
