Seattle Police Chief Steps Down Amid Festival Shooting | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 1m

Seattle’s police chief has resigned amid mounting pressure over the deadly shooting at a food festival that killed three—including a suspect—and wounded four, including a toddler. The chief, who was out of town during the incident, hopes his departure will allow the department to refocus on youth gun violence. Public outcry centered on slow, confusing communication—nearly five hours passed before more details were released, and an early arrest report was later retracted. Yet, community groups like the NAACP and Urban League defended the chief, praising his work on community trust and violence…