Savannah’s police chief says he soon will step down to focus on his nomination to serve as a U.S. Marshal, an announcement that comes amid scrutiny over recent local police shootings, including the death of a Black man at the hands of a white officer.

Police Chief Roy Minter said Thursday that he will resign at the end of July to focus on the confirmation process for his nomination to serve as U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Georgia. Minter’s last day with the Savannah Police Department will be July 29, The Savannah Morning News reported.