New York City police say someone made off with a knife from a crime scene in the chaotic aftermath of a police shooting.

New York Police Department Commissioner Edward Caban is stepping down Thursday, multiple sources with knowledge of the decision tell CNN, marking the first high-profile departure from Mayor Eric Adams’ administration since the start of four separate federal investigations into his office and the NYPD.

The police have been ticketing vendors for violations over the past year, upsetting sellers who say they are just trying to earn a living.

New York City Police Commissioner Edward Caban is resigning, ABC said on Thursday, citing multiple unnamed officials, a week after FBI agents seized his phone as part of multiple federal corruption investigations that have entangled senior city administration officials.

For months, Adams has been fending off claims that corruption and malfeasance permeate the highest ranks of his administration.

NEW YORK — New York City Police Commissioner Edward Caban resigned Thursday, one week after it emerged that his phone was seized as part of a federal investigation that touched several members of Mayor Eric Adams’ inner circle.

New York City's police commissioner stepped down Thursday amid separate federal corruption investigations targeting Mayor Eric Adams and his top aides. Edward Caban, the first Latino to run the New York Police Department,

The move comes about a week after Commissioner Edward Caban’s electronics were seized in an ongoing federal investigation into potential corruption.

Before being appointed by Mayor Eric Adams, Thomas Donlon ran a security company and was New York State’s head of homeland security.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday announced that former FBI official Tom Donlon will become interim police commissioner, replacing Edward Caban, who resigned amid a federal investigation.