A large group of protestors has taken to the street Westbound on Pine St approaching Broadway. Traffic will be stopped in the area. Please be careful if driving in the area.
The group is now Westbound on Pike St from Harvard.
The protest is entering Downtown via Northbound Boren passing Olive. Traffic is still blocked in the area.
Protestors have wound their way through the city causing damage along the way. Group is now at Broadway and Pine St. avoid the area if possible.
People in the group have now set fires at 11/Pine St. Avoid the area.
A dispersal order has been issued to the crowd at 11/Pine St due to public safety concerns. Crowd has also begun throwing bottles ad rocks at officers.
Officers/HNT responding to the 2500 block of 4th Ave following a stabbing at an apartment building. At this time, one person reported injured. Officers in contact with the suspect inside the building. More information as it becomes available.
Update: Officers still working to locate/contact the suspect. Will be shutting down roads in the area as police investigate.
UPDATE: Two victims with life-threatening injuries. Suspect is barricaded in an apartment. Negotiators attempting to make contact with the suspect. Some evacuations in the building.
Group of approximately a dozen people setting fire and causing damage to a portable trailer and construction site at 12/Jefferson. Possible explosions heard on site. Large group in the area. Working to secure access for @SeattleFire
Protesters also broke out windows on personal vehicles and a King County court facility.
Today Chief Best sent a message to officers to convey the financial outlook of the City and address any future cuts that may happen within SPD. 1/4
While no decisions have been made yet, we wanted the community to be aware of the situation. Laying off 50% of the department would be catastrophic for public safety in the city of Seattle. 2/4
The Department has made a conscious effort to hire employees, both sworn and civilian, who represent the diversity and values within our community. 3/4