# Seattle police chief resigns days after fatal shooting

Seattle's police chief stepped down days after a deadly shooting in the city. The resignation follows scrutiny of the department's response to the incident. The leadership change adds to ongoing tensions around public safety and police accountability.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/31/police-chief-resigns-days-after-deadly-shooting-in-us-city-of-seattle?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:46:09 +0000