Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes has resigned following intense scrutiny over the police response to a deadly food festival shooting. The resignation was confirmed by Mayor Katie Wilson after several hours of public silence on the matter. The decision comes in the wake of significant criticism from city council members and community leaders regarding the handling of the incident, with over 60 complaints recorded against Barnes. An interim police chief has been appointed as the city begins the search for a permanent replacement amidst concerns from the Black community and civic leaders about the future of the police department.