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Seattle mayor says police chief resigned after criticism of response to festival shooting
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· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway 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 Los Angeles.
In Seattle, the police chief has stepped down from their position. This decision comes after criticism of how the city handled a recent incident. A fatal shootout occurred at a food festival in Seattle last weekend.
The resignation was announced by Seattle's mayor on Thursday. The mayor, Katie Wilson, shared the news, but details about the circumstances surrounding the resignation are limited. 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 Los Angeles .
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Category: safety Published: July 30, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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