Seattle Police Chief Barnes Addresses the City’s Surge in Youth Gun Violence

Seattle Chief of Police Shon Barnes recently joined “The Big O Show” in the Black Media Matter Studio to discuss the recent surge in gun violence and its impact on the city’s youth.

According to Chief Barnes, data from the past year showed a 63% increase in juveniles aged 13 to 17 listed as suspects.

“These are our babies. These are our future. This is the potential of Seattle. And it just lets me know that this is no time to be polite. This is no time to be timid,” he said…

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