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Texts reveal governor had no hand in Seattle police info blackout after mass shooting
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Key Points:
- Seattle police delayed their first news conference for nearly five hours after a mass shooting at Seattle Center, citing the need to wait for "dignitaries" to arrive.
- Text messages reveal that Governor Bob Ferguson's office was not involved in deciding what information Seattle police released during the investigation.
- The initial briefing was postponed several times, with police and city officials emphasizing the ongoing active investigation and the need to verify information amid rumors.
- Between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m., Seattle police only issued one social media post about the shooting, while public officials and the mayor made separate statements, including conflicting reports about suspects in custody.
- The press event eventually began around 11 p.m., featuring remarks from the Assistant Police Chief, Mayor Katie Wilson, Governor Ferguson, and Representative Pramila Jayapal.
