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  1. Increased police activity led to a lockdown at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on July 26, 2026.
  2. A mass shooting occurred in Seattle on July 26, 2026, resulting in victims being treated at Harborview Medical Center.
  3. Following a mass shooting in Seattle on July 26, 2026, Mayor Wilson commented on the incident, which occurred during the annual food festival, and the police cooperated.
  4. Barnes, the Seattle Police Chief, and Katie Wilson, the Seattle Mayor, are defending the official response to the recent incident in Seattle.

Mayor Wilson requested Chief Barnes' resignation.

5 reports, 4 independent Updated Aug 18
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Mayor Wilson requested Chief Barnes' resignation.

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  1. Coalition demanded action from Mayor Wilson following the request for Barnes' resignation.1 source
  2. Mayor Wilson requested Chief Barnes' resignation.1 source

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Barnes, the Seattle Police Chief, and Katie Wilson, the Seattle Mayor, are defending the official response to the recent incident in Seattle. All 3 developments

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