Seattle, Washington Police Chief Sean Barnes resigned on July 30. On the 26th of this month, a shooting incident occurred during the Seattle Food Festival, resulting in 3 deaths and 4 injuries. The city administration was criticized by public opinion for being slow in reporting key information. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced Barnes's resignation on the same day and appointed the city's Deputy Chief of Police, Andre Sels, as acting director. In a statement, Wilson thanked Barnes for his efforts during his tenure. Earlier, local claims had already been made that Wilson was demanding Barnes's resignation. In an interview with the media, Barnes said that “it will be up to the mayor to decide” whether he can continue to serve as police chief.

Seattle, Washington Police Chief Sean Barnes resigned on July 30. On the 26th of this month, a shooting incident occurred during the Seattle Food Festival, resulting in 3 deaths and 4 injuries. The city administration was criticized by public opinion for being slow in reporting key information. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced Barnes's resignation on the same day and appointed the city's Deputy Chief of Police, Andre Sels, as acting director. In a statement, Wilson thanked Barnes for his efforts during his tenure. Earlier, local claims had already been made that Wilson was demanding Barnes's resignation. In an interview with the media, Barnes said that “it will be up to the mayor to decide” whether he can continue to serve as police chief.