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Add Axios as your preferred source to Former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes speaks during Monday's vigil for Bite of Seattle shooting victims. Photo: David Ryder/Getty Images Seattle police chief Shon Barnes has resigned, the mayor's office confirmed Thursday. The big picture: Barnes' resignation comes after criticism over delays in public updates after Sunday's mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle and questions about how often he's away from the city. The latest: Deputy Chief Andre Sayles will serve as the Seattle Police Department's interim chief, Mayor Katie Wilson's office said in a news release Thursday afternoon. Catch up quick: Seattle officials went about five hours before holding a public briefing after Sunday's shooting.
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