Seattle police address Belltown shootings that left 3 dead, 3 injured

The Seattle Police Department is actively investigating each incident as the city faces another surge in gun violence. Interim Police Chief Andre Sayles confirmed that detectives consider the shootings separate and unrelated.

1 dead, 2 injured after shooting near Belltown, Seattle police say

One person is dead and two more were injured after a shooting took place early Sunday morning near Seattle's Belltown neighborhood, according to the Seattle Police Department.

Seattle cuts $50K police hiring incentives as training bottleneck lingers

Seattle leadership says the removal of the $50,000 hiring bonus for lateral officers won't hurt recruitment, as hundreds of officers are still being trained.

Seattle Police end $50K hiring bonuses, sparking debate
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Seattle just pulled the plug on its hiring incentives for new police officers, sparking a debate over staffing within the department. But the city says the issue isn't hiring officers, it's training them.

Seattle police: 2 persons of interest in Bite of Seattle shooting
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The Seattle Police Department says they have identified two potential persons of interests in the Bite of Seattle shooting after reviewing 450 hours of video.

Seattle police: 2 persons of interest in Bite of Seattle shooting

More than a month after the deadly shooting at the Bite of Seattle, Seattle police say they have identified two potential persons of interest.

Seattle mayor, SPD vow fast updates after major events
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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and the Seattle Police Department announced a new communication framework for major public safety incidents, following the backlash of the Bite of Seattle shooting response.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, SPD vow fast media updates after major events

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and the Seattle Police Department ensured fast, accurate updates to the public during significant public safety events.

West Seattle shooting leaves man with gunshot wound in chest

SPD said the shooting took place along 16th Ave SW and posted to social media about its investigation around 1 p.m.

Former Seattle police chief Shon Barnes breaks silence after firing
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For the first time since his sudden departure, former Seattle police Chief Shon Barnes is speaking out about what led up to his resignation, diving into his relationship with Mayor Katie Wilson and other questions that haven't been answered.

Ex-Seattle police Chief Shon Barnes breaks silence on resignation

Former Seattle police Chief Shon Barnes is speaking publicly for the first time since his resignation, addressing his relationship with Mayor Katie Wilson, questions about his residency and what he says remains an unanswered question: why he was asked to step down.

Seattle police face officer shortage as department cuts hiring incentives
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Seattle police are facing a staffing challenge as the department works to recruit and retain officers, despite city now pulling the plug on hiring incentives.

Mayor Wilson officially begins search for Seattle's next police chief

The search for Seattle's next police chief has officially begun. Mayor Katie Wilson on Tuesday laid out what she expects the Seattle Police Department's next Chief of Police to bring to the role.

Seattle police arrest woman after finding boy dead

A boy was found dead near Seattle's Atlantic neighborhood around noon on Sunday, police said. A woman, whose relationship with the child was not specified, was arrested for manslaughter.

CARE timeline shows call surge during Bite of Seattle shooting

The city's Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) Department has released a timeline of how calls came in during the Bite of Seattle shooting.

Ex-police leader questions five-hour delay in Bite of Seattle shooting response

A former Seattle Police Department official is raising questions about why it took five hours for authorities to share critical safety information with the public following a shooting at the "Bite of Seattle" event.

New poll reveals major support for CCTV cameras in Seattle

A new poll released by the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Challenge Seattle shows 75% of Seattle voters support public safety cameras.

Remembering Seattle officer who died in the line of duty
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On Thursday night, the community gathered to honor the memory of Seattle police officer Joselito Barber, 20 years after he died in the line of duty.

Recall charges filed against Seattle mayor
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Seattle residents Melinda Jacobson and Dale Osterud filed a petition to recall Mayor Katie Wilson, alleging she is derelict in her duty to maintain public safety across several city neighborhoods and citing issues such as crime, unactivated security cameras, and the forced resignation of Police Chief Shon Barnes.