Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes will be Seattle’s next police chief, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced on Friday.
“Earlier this week, under tragic circumstances, the nation received its introduction to Chief Shon Barnes,” Harrell said in a statement. “We all saw firsthand what our team has known since we began this recruitment process – that Chief Barnes possesses the impressive leadership capabilities, compassionate approach, and dedication to effective police work needed to continue moving our Police Department forward.”
Barnes, Madison’s police chief since 2021, has been in the national spotlight this week after a school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School left three dead, including the shooter, and six injured.
The mayor is expected to welcome Barnes to Seattle in January.
