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Seattle’s Police Chief Shon Barnes may be stepping down after just over a year on the job, amid mounting pressure following a deadly mass shooting at the “Bite of Seattle” event. Critics questioned his response to the scene, and his abrupt cancellation of a media interview only fueled speculation. Though the mayor hasn’t confirmed his departure, Black community leaders including the NAACP and Urban League are rallying behind him. Barnes, who took office last July pledging to reform hiring, boost officer retention, and rebuild trust through faster response times and proactive policing, now faces scrutiny over communication lapses and his absence during the crisis. His office released a calendar instead of an interview, and he was spotted at a vigil — possibly his final public appearance as chief. The situation is still unfolding, but community support for Barnes is already making waves.

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