Wisconsin police chief overseeing school shooting investigation appointed Seattle police chief

Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes has been appointed as the new police chief in Seattle, just days after a school shooting in Wisconsin that left two dead. The shooting investigation is ongoing, with Barnes' department still gathering details. Barnes, who has led Madison's police since 2021, was a finalist for the Seattle position before the shooting incident. He has faced scrutiny for his department's initial miscommunication about the number of victims and the source of the first 911 call. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell praised Barnes' leadership skills in the announcement. Barnes previously worked in various law enforcement roles, including in North Carolina and Chicago, before moving to Madison.