Seattle mayor says police chief resigned after criticism of response to festival shooting

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced that Police Chief Shon Barnes has resigned following public criticism of the city's response to a fatal shootout at a food festival. The resignation occurred on Thursday after hours of speculation, as reports indicated that Barnes had initially rebuffed the mayor's request to step down. The incident took place last weekend at a crowded event located under the Space Needle, leading to significant scrutiny of the police department's operational handling.