Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes faces public scrutiny after being questioned about his whereabouts during a mass shooting connected to the annual “Bite of Seattle” food festival. According to multiple outlets, three people are killed and four others are injured in the shooting, which occurs while Barnes is reportedly not in Seattle. Fox News reports Barnes is in Dallas at the time of the incident and says this frequent travel pattern has drawn scrutiny. The New York Post similarly reports Barnes is in Dallas when the shooting kills three people and injures four. The New York Post also describes an exchange with a reporter in which Barnes appears to respond forcefully amid questions about his absence from the city during the shooting. Across coverage, the focus remains on whether Barnes was physically present during the incident and how he responds to inquiries about his travel and role as chief during a major public safety event. The reports do not provide additional confirmed details beyond the stated travel location, the reported casualty figures, and the fact that questions about his absence lead to media confrontation.