SEATTLE – Seattle police officers arrested five people for property damage in the Pike/Pine Corridor on election night, according to the department.
The Seattle Police Department initially posted online about a protest along 12th Avenue and East Pike Street shortly at 6:45 p.m.
Protest making its way south along 12 Ave E./E Pike St. Arrests being made for property damage at this time. Announcements have been made to the crowd via loud speakers
— Seattle Police Department (@SeattlePD) November 6, 2024
Police said they arrested four people for property damage, and made announcements to the crowd via loud speakers.
At 6:53 p.m., Seattle Police posted an update saying the protest was moving to 11th Avenue and East Pike Street in Capitol Hill. Five minutes later, officers said more property damage was happening near 13th Avenue and East Pine Street.
Additional property damage is taking place as the group approaches 13/Pine. We will make additional arrests as it is safe to do so.
— Seattle Police Department (@SeattlePD) November 6, 2024
At 7:17 p.m., SPD said an additional person was arrested, and the group had broken up. The department plans to update the public if anything changes.
There are now five total arrests. The group has broken up. We will update here with additional information if anything changes. pic.twitter.com/YcmKUium3V
— Seattle Police Department (@SeattlePD) November 6, 2024
SPD posted several pictures after announcing the fifth arrest, showing graffiti with the words “Free Palestine” and “Hinds Revenge.” FOX 13 Seattle crews also spotted additional graffiti in the area reading “Kill Cops” and “F–k Harris.”
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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