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NEW: Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes is under enormous pressure...
Jonathan Choe@choeshow
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Jul 28, 2026
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NEW: Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes is under enormous pressure for failing to be at Sunday night’s Seattle Center press conference. Critics say he should have been there to update the community about the mass shooting.
Barnes says he was at a pre-planned conference in Dallas, TX.
But earlier this year, Barnes was also unavailable to brief the press after a gang murder in South Seattle. He was also traveling.
Critics believe he spends most of his time away from the city on weekends. They want Barnes to stay put and focus on the city. #Seattle
Barnes says he was at a pre-planned conference in Dallas, TX.
But earlier this year, Barnes was also unavailable to brief the press after a gang murder in South Seattle. He was also traveling.
Critics believe he spends most of his time away from the city on weekends. They want Barnes to stay put and focus on the city. #Seattle
