Seattle police chief confronts reporter asking about his whereabouts during mass shooting
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According to sources, Barnes began texting individuals Wednesday night discussing his dismissal. Barnes had been scheduled to conduct 1-on-1 interviews with Seattle media Wednesday afternoon, but those interviews were abruptly canceled . At 6:30 p.m., he appeared at a silent vigil for victims of the Bite of Seattle shooting. He left abruptly, and sources tell FOX 13 he had a meeting with the mayor after the vigil.
Adding to this, Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes attends the vigil for the victims of the Bite of Seattle shooting at Seattle Center on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Meanwhile, On Sunday night, July 26, the Seattle Police Department and city officials faced criticism after waiting several hours to hold a news conference about the Bite of Seattle shooting . 
Notably, On Monday morning, Barnes was present at a second Bite of Seattle investigation news conference with Mayor Katie Wilson . He told the media that he was out of town Sunday, attending the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives Conference, hosted in Dallas.
As per the latest buzz, After Monday morning’s press conference, video captured a confrontational interaction between Barnes and a reporter.
In further updates, Seattle police Chief Shon Barnes got into a confrontation with a reporter who asked about his whereabouts during the mass shooting at Seattle Center that killed three people and injured 5 others.
On top of that, Barnes had led the Madison, Wisconsin, Police Department since 2021. He previously held leadership roles in Chicago; Salisbury, North Carolina; and Greensboro, North Carolina.
During his tenure in Madison, Barnes oversaw significant drops in violent crime and property offenses while increasing female officer representation in the department to 28%.
Source: FOX 13 Seattle