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Seattle mayor defends ousting police chief after festival shootout
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Gene Johnson, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A 15-year-old was arrested and charged with assault.
A leadership change has occurred in Seattle's police department. The city's police chief was ousted, with the mayor defending the decision as timely. This change comes as police investigate a fatal shootout at a food festival.
The shootout, which was gang-related, resulted in the deaths of two bystanders. A 15-year-old was arrested and charged with assault. However, the gun the teenager was seen firing was not involved in the bystanders' deaths.
Further details about the incident and the leadership change are available from the source. The former police chief had been credited with improving officer recruitment and reducing downtown crime.
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Category: safety Published: July 31, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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