Update: Armstrong blasts firing from position as chief, calls it 'fundamentally wrong'

Former Oakland Police Chief LeRonne maintained his innocence Wednesday after being firing from the position by Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao.

Armstrong released the below statement regarding the mayor's action:

"I am deeply disappointed in the Mayor's decision.  After the relevant facts are fully evaluated by weighing evidence instead of pulling soundbites from strategically leaked, inaccurate reports, it will be clear I was a loyal and effective reformer of the Oakland Police Department.  It will be equally clear that I committed no misconduct, and my termination is fundamentally wrong, unjustified, and unfair.  I anticipate releasing a more detailed statement soon once I have the chance to fully digest the Mayor's remarks."

Oakland Police Officers' Association President Barry Donelan also issued a statement Wednesday. It read in part, "Despite the turmoil surrounding the leadership of the police department, Oakland residents can be assured that Oakland's hard working police officers have remained on duty throughout; responding to 911 calls, investigating crime, and will continue with their dedicated service to our city."