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Seattle’s police chief has resigned amid mounting pressure over the deadly shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival, where three people died—including a suspect—and a toddler was injured. With dozens of officers on scene, authorities still seek at least one more suspect, while chaotic, delayed, and retracted public updates fueled public outrage. Though some Black community groups urged the mayor to keep the chief—praising his work on community trust and gun violence reduction—the mayor moved swiftly to name an interim chief with two decades of experience. The city now faces another major festival this weekend, heightening demands for clear, decisive leadership and transparent communication.

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