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Seattle’s Police Chief Shon Barnes has stepped down, paving the way for Deputy Chief Andre Sayles—bringing two decades of experience from Beloit, Wisconsin—to take the reins as interim chief. Sayles, who joined Seattle in 2025, has already led high-impact units and helped close major cases, including the arrest tied to the tragic shooting of two teens near Rainier Beach High School. His appointment comes amid heightened scrutiny following the deadly Bite of Seattle mass shooting, which left three dead and four injured. Mayor Katie Wilson says Sayles is the ideal choice to maintain stability as the city begins its search for a permanent chief.

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