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Seattle mayor says police chief resigned after criticism of response to festival shooting
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· July 30, 2026
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Key takeaway Mayor Katie Wilson announced the police chief's resignation on Thursday.
In Seattle, the police chief has stepped down from their position. This decision comes after the city faced criticism for its handling of a recent incident. A fatal shootout occurred at a food festival in Seattle last weekend, prompting public scrutiny.
Mayor Katie Wilson announced the police chief's resignation on Thursday. The details surrounding the resignation are limited, but it is known that the decision is linked to the city's response to the festival shooting. For more information on the police chief's resignation and the events that led to it, readers can refer to the original report from ABC7 News.
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Category: safety Published: July 30, 2026 Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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