The Brief Multiple sources tell FOX 13 Seattle that Mayor Katie Wilson has relieved Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes of his duties. Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes was relieved of his duties Wednesday night by Mayor Katie Wilson, five different sources tell FOX 13 Seattle. 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. Seattle police Assistant Chief Tyrone Davis finally provided an update at a Sunday evening briefing, which Chief Shon Barnes did not attend. The Source: Information in this story came from the Seattle Police Department and FOX 13 Seattle original reporting.