Joel Fitzgerald, former nominee for BPD Commissioner, fired as Fort Worth police chief

The Fort Worth City manager announced the firing of Fort Worth Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald Monday.According to officials, the city manager said, "A change of leadership was necessary for both the citizens and the police department."Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh nominated Fitzgerald to lead the Baltimore Police Department in November 2018.However, he withdrew his nomination in January because his son needed an emergency surgery.Pugh then nominated now police Commissioner Michael Harrison instead.

The Fort Worth City manager announced the firing of Fort Worth Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald Monday.

According to officials, the city manager said, "A change of leadership was necessary for both the citizens and the police department."

Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh nominated Fitzgerald to lead the Baltimore Police Department in November 2018.

However, he withdrew his nomination in January because his son needed an emergency surgery.

Pugh then nominated now police Commissioner Michael Harrison instead.