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Seattle police chief resigns after criticism over deadly festival shooting
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Just days after a deadly shooting at a Seattle food festival, the city’s police chief has resigned.
Barnes’ resignation comes after he faced backlash over the shooting that killed three people — including two bystanders and one of the teen suspects.
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Other criticismsIn addition to criticism for the response to the shooting, Barnes also faced questions about frequent travel outside Seattle.
Three Seattle city council members criticized losing another police chief, saying the city has now gone through four chiefs in just two-and-a-half years and needs stability.