INDIANAPOLIS -- Zachary Myers, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, announced on Tuesday that he will resign from his position. According to a news release, Myers recently tendered his resignation and will "conclude his service" on Saturday. First Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan Childress will then serve as acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana under the Vacancies Reform Act. The release said that Myers, an Indianapolis native, was the first Black person to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the district. Myers has served in the position since November 2021. The release said that under his leadership, the office has brought cases forward surrounding the most serious offenses and offenders. The office has also expanded its resources and has worked closely with federal, state and local law enforcement partners. Texas man drove to Indianapolis after sending Caitlin Clark violent messages on X, court docs reveal Some of the main topics that the office has focused on during Myers' tenure includes: Combatting gun violence and other violent crimes Disrupting the trafficking of deadly drugs Fighting hate and discrimination Protecting children from sexual exploitation and trafficking Holding public officials accountable for violations of public trust Combatting frauds against individuals, businesses and the government “It has been a privilege to lead this office of talented professionals who strive every day to make the public safer, hold lawbreakers accountable, and ensure that our rights are protected,” Myers said in the release. “The rule of law is not self-executing. It requires the hard work and sacrifice of public servants acting with dedication and fairness. "Alongside our outstanding law enforcement partners, we sought to maximize our impact for the public’s benefit and always strove to do the right thing the right way," Myers continued. "I am so very proud of all we accomplished together and know that the office will continue to do extraordinary work on behalf of the people we serve. I am deeply grateful to the President for nominating me, and to the Attorney General, Senator Young, Former Senator Braun, and Congressman Carson for their support. Serving on behalf of the United States has been the professional honor of a lifetime.”