gang-related shooting

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson appointed Andre Sayles as interim police chief following Shon Barnes' resignation after a deadly shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival. Barnes faced criticism for the incident, which left two dead and four injured, and Sayles pledged to prioritize the investigation and enhance safety measures at public events.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson appointed Andre Sayles as interim police chief following the resignation of Police Chief Shon Barnes after a deadly shooting at a food festival. Barnes resigned amid criticism over the incident, which left two dead and four injured, while Sayles emphasized community safety and ongoing investigations.

Police now believe three gunmen were involved in a deadly shootout near the Seattle Space Needle. Investigators suggest the incident may be gang-related, with two groups exchanging gunfire.

A 15-year-old boy was killed in an apparent gang-related shooting in Bell, California, on Friday evening. The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the incident occurred on the 6300 block of Alamo Avenue, with another teen taken into custody.