The Minneapolis police chief resigned Friday, six days after the police shooting of an unarmed Australian woman sparked protests and international scrutiny of policing in the city. Noor shot Damond in the abdomen through an open squad car window as she approached the cruiser. Stephen Govel / Associated Press Justine Damond, of Sydney, Australia, was fatally shot by police in Minneapolis on July 15. Civil rights groups and activists had called for Harteau’s ouster in 2015 amid weeks of protests after the police shooting death of Jamar Clark, an unarmed black man. ALSOAustralian woman shot by cop 'did not have to die,' Minneapolis police chief says​​​​​​​Minneapolis officer says partner fired shot that killed Australian woman moments after loud sound​​​​​​​Australian woman killed in Minneapolis police shooting, and her family demands answersUPDATES:7:30 p.m.: This article was updated with staff reporting on reaction to the shooting and background on the Minneapolis Police Department.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 21, 2017 23:30 UTC