Seattle Police Chief Out After Deadly Festival Shooting

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August 4th, 2026

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What really happened behind the scenes before Seattle's police chief resigned? Newly obtained records reveal key communications between Washington officials after the deadly Bite of Seattle shooting, raising fresh questions about delayed public information, leadership decisions, and accountability. Greg Bishop sits down with Center Square investigative reporter TJ Martinell to examine the evidence, the timeline, and the taxpayer implications of a reported $700,000+ severance package. Topics include: Seattle crime and public safety Police leadership Government transparency Public records investigation Taxpayer-funded severance Washington politics Stay informed with The States, powered by The Center Square. #SeattlePolice #Seattle #WashingtonNews #Government #Taxpayer #PoliceChief #PublicSafety #Transparency #Politics #News

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