Katie Wilson, Bob Ferguson Records Fuel New Questions After Seattle Shooting

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July 31st, 2026

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The fallout from the Bite of Seattle shooting continues as Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes is relieved of his duties and new questions emerge about the city's response. In this interview, investigative reporter TJ Martinell discusses newly released public records, the nearly five-hour delay before city officials briefed the public, and what the communications timeline reveals about the response following the shooting. The conversation also examines leadership, public communication, and accountability within Seattle city government as officials continue responding to one of the city's highest-profile public safety incidents of the year. #Seattle #PublicSafety #SeattlePolice #KatieWilson #WashingtonPolitics #SeattleNews #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonInFocus

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