Facing a move by the Missouri attorney general to oust her, a contempt of court charge and increasing public and legislative pressure, Gardner announced Thursday that she will resign effective June 1.
Although the department is still more than 100 officers short of its "desired authorized strength," the mayor's office said it is prepared for mass shootings.
Police Chief John Hayden said one officer was in "very critical, very unstable" condition after being shot in the abdomen. The other officer was shot in the leg.
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