Uvalde Police Chief Resigns Following School Shooting Report

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Uvalde, Texas police chief Daniel Rodriguez resigns following an independent investigation into the 2022 school shooting that exonerated responding officers, despite previous reports of officer wrongdoing. The resignation is effective April 6, and assistant chief of police Homer Delgado will serve as interim chief while a search for a full-time replacement begins. Families of the victims expressed anger at the investigation's findings, while Rodriguez stated that his resignation was voluntary and Mayor Cody Smith expressed gratitude for his service.
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