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Seattle police chief resigns under pressure from mayor over response to festival shooting

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This story was reported by Gene Johnson And Martha Bellisle, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate).

Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Gene Johnson And Martha Bellisle, Associated Press, as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) · July 30, 2026 · 1 min read

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A change in leadership has occurred in Seattle's police department. Mayor Katie Wilson made an announcement regarding the police chief's position. The decision comes after a recent incident at a food festival.

Details about the event are available from KSAT 12's source. A new interim chief has been appointed, bringing over 20 years of law enforcement experience to the role. The former police chief's departure was preceded by speculation about his future with the department.

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Category: safety · Published: July 30, 2026 · Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) · Reading time: 1 min

Summary created by	The San Antonio Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed
Byline on source page	Gene Johnson And Martha Bellisle, Associated Press, as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
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Source published	Jul 30, 2026
Indexed here	Jul 31, 2026
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Seattle police chief resigns under pressure from mayor over response to festival shooting

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