#BREAKING: This is 30 year old Cordell Goosby, the man accused of gunning down Korean American Eina Kwon and her unborn child in #Seattle earlier this week. Her husband was also injured but expected to recover. The mugshot is from the Cook County Sherriff's Office in Illinois.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
UNITE FOR SAFETY RALLY: It’s expected to be a huge gathering. Many in the region’s Korean American community are expected to be there on Saturday. Susanna Keilman(@OhSusannaLee) is the organizer and leading the charge. #Seattle
WEEKEND RALLY FOR SEATTLE MURDER VICTIMS: The community outrage in #Seattle has finally reached a boiling point. This Saturday June 17, hundreds are expected to rally for Korean American mom Eina Kwon and her family.
COMMUNITY OUTRAGE: The Kwons own Aburiya Bento House near Pike Place Market. By all accounts, they are stalwarts of this city's business community. #Seattle
ABSOLUTE TRAGEDY: Tuesday morning, this busy intersection on 4th Ave & Lenora St. in Belltown turned into a crime scene. #Seattle
MAYOR RESPONDS TO DOWNTOWN SHOOTING: "We don't know what motivated it. We do have the suspect. We do believe at this point I think a life was lost and it's very sad." -Mayor Bruce Harrell #Seattle twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
SEATTLE POLICE CHIEF RESPONDS: Chief Adrian Diaz acknowledges the murder of Eina Kwon and her child has had a devastating impact on the region’s Korean American community. #Seattle
NATIONAL OUTRAGE: Pregnant Asian American mom murdered in random daylight shooting. Is this the moment #Seattle says enough is enough?
REMINDER: Massive rally planned in #Lynnwood Saturday at 2pm. Multiple groups gathering to support Olympus Spa. ANTIFA/TRANTIFA threatened direct action against owner of this Korean American business for his stance AGAINST allowing trans women with penis' into his establishment.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
LATEST UPDATE: Right now, there are barricades in front of Olympus Spa. The heart sculpture and Lynnwood sign in front of the Event Center are also fenced off. #Lynnwood
LATEST COLLABORATION: We have the exclusive email showing the on going concerns by business owners and how they're planning to address the serious threats made violent FAR-LEFT activists. #Lynnwood
#EXCLUSIVE: In another collaboration with the Lynnwood Times(@LynnwoodTimes,) I've confirmed the Lynnwood Event Center(@Lynnwood_EC) is advising all it's small businesses to close on Saturday in anticipation of a credible threat made by violent ANTIFA/TRANTIFA extremists. Right… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
LATEST COLLABORATION: We have the exclusive email showing the on going concerns by business owners and how they're planning to address the serious threats made violent FAR-LEFT activists. #Lynnwood
"The safety of our customers and staff are our top priority and we've been closely coordinating with local authorities. At this time we think the best option is to recommend to our tenants that they close in the interest of the safety of our… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
#BREAKING: 30 year old Cordell Goosby officially charged Friday afternoon in fatal Belltown shooting that claimed the life of Korean American biz owner Eina Kwon and her unborn child.
CHARGES:
-Murder in the First Degree with a Firearm Enhancement
#BREAKING: Happening right now, D5 Seattle City Council candidate Tye Reed along with Stop the Sweeps Seattle are moving homeless people to the Leary Triangle in Ballard, completely undercutting Mayor Bruce Harrell's(@MayorofSeattle) plans to get people off the streets. This is… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
PROGRESS WAS BEING MADE: Just a few months ago, the city removed the eco-blocks around the Leary Triangle, with plans to turn it into a dog park. #Seattle
FEEL GOOD STORY OF THE WEEK: It's been an absolutely tragic past few days in the #Seattle news cycle. Just use the GOOGLE machine or look at my twitter posts and you will see what I am talking about.
But on Thursday morning, at least for one brief moment, I saw what happens when… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
FRIDAY FOLLOW UP: I went back today to check on the Ballard encampment where Jenkins lived with her baby boy. Her friend Ginger is still there and took over the tent. In fact Jenkins did stop by to check on her street community today and hang out. As I have reported in the past,… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
EARLIER THIS WEEK: This was the situation Tuesday night. I called on elected officials and other outreach groups to help. We Heart Seattle(@weheartseattle) was the only organization to cut through the red tape and bureaucracy. #Seattle
IT'S A FREE FOR ALL: It's like #Seattle takes one step forward, three steps back. This time, it's because of a federal judge.
Earlier this week, US District Court Judge Marcha Pechman issued an injunction that the City of Seattle cannot enforce its anti-graffiti ban in response… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
THEY'RE AT IT AGAIN: Notorious graffiti taggers EAGR/EAGER+SATN/SATAN were arrested in 2022, charged with felony level vandalism since their work was so prolific. Now they're out and doing it again. Judge's ruling sends message it's ok to trash the city.