The Brief The Seattle Police Department canceled a planned interview with Chief Shon Barnes, opting instead to release his 2026 travel and residency records following scrutiny over his absence during the "Bite of Seattle" shooting and a nearly five-hour delay in public briefings. The Seattle Police Department canceled a scheduled FOX 13 Seattle interview with Chief Shon Barnes late Wednesday, opting instead to release records detailing his 2026 travel and residency status amid mounting scrutiny following a deadly shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival. The interview was set for 4:15 p.m. Wednesday with FOX 13 Seattle. Seattle police Assistant Chief Tyrone Davis and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson address the media during a press conference following the deadly Bite of Seattle shooting on July 26, 2026. Here's where fires in Washington state are burningTo get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter.