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Seattle’s Police Chief Resigns Under Pressure

Seattle’s Police Chief Resigns Under Pressure
New York Times Thursday 30 July 2026, 23:06 UTC By Anna Griffin 1 min read
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Chief Shon Barnes of the Seattle Police Department at a vigil for victims of a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival.

Chief Shon Barnes of the Seattle Police Department at a vigil for victims of a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival. [Image text:] REAT <9836 SEATTLE
Seattle (LOCATION) Shon Barnes (PERSON) the Seattle Police Department (ORG)
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