The Brief Seattle leaders are facing criticism over a nearly five-hour delay before publicly briefing the media after the deadly Bite of Seattle shooting. Seattle leaders are facing criticism after waiting nearly five hours to hold a press conference following a mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival, leaving three dead and five injured. Why did it take hours for a press conference after the Bite of Seattle shooting? The press conference finally began around 10:45 p.m., led by Seattle police Assistant Chief Tyrone Davis. Seattle leaders and police walk to hold a press conference following the deadly shooting at Bite of Seattle on Sunday, July 26.