MYNORTHWEST NEWS

Protesters upset about treatment from Seattle police

Feb 12, 2024, 2:20 PM | Updated: 2:57 pm

juveniles high-speed pursuit...

A Seattle Police Department vehicle. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Police Department)

(Photo courtesy of the Seattle Police Department)

A pro-Palestinian rally at Seattle’s World Trade Center turned violent over the weekend. Four people were arrested, and several protestors say they had their tires slashed by Seattle police officers.

Those protestors held a news conference on the steps of the Seattle Police Department’s (SPD) West Precinct Monday morning, calling for an investigation into what happened and the termination of the SPD Commander in charge of the event.

SPD violently assaulted, slashed tires, used chemical weapons and chased and dog piled people,” protestor Judas said.

Related news: WSP recommends charges for protesters who shut down I-5 in Seattle

Instead of de-escalating the situation, protestors say police made matters worse and protestors were hurt, including one woman who had to be taken to the hospital.

“I was pushed backward to the ground by those police. My head hit the pavement, then police pulled me up and into a cloud of pepper spray,” protestor Linda Bevis said.

SPD says four people were arrested. Two for obstruction, one for pedestrian interference, and one for assaulting an officer. The Department says it will have to research the issue of protestors’ tires being slashed by officers.

Meantime, protestors have a list of demands.

‘They brutalized them’: Seattle to pay $10 million to BLM protesters

“Drop the charges. Identify and fire the commanding officer. Investigate police violence and publicly report it,” protestor Robert Engel said.

Protestors also hinted there could be legal action taken against the department.

Contributing: Bill Kaczaraba, MyNorthwest

 

MyNorthwest News

Photo: The FBI is offering up to $25,000 as a reward for information about the suspect behind recen...

MyNorthwest Staff with Wire Reports

FBI offering $25K reward for information on ballot box fires suspect

The FBI said Wednesday it is offering up to $25,000 as a reward for information about the suspect behind recent ballot box fires in Oregon and Washington.

33 minutes ago

President-Elect Donald Trump and his secretary of state nominee Marco Rubio. (Getty Images)...

MICHELLE L. PRICE, ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON, JILL COLVIN and ZEKE MILLER, The Associated Press

Trump picks Gaetz for attorney general, Rubio for secretary of state

President-elect Donald Trump chose Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general on Wednesday,

3 hours ago

The South Lake Union Streetcar arrives at a stop. (Photo: Seth Keller, KIRO Newsradio)...

Nate Connors

Is the South Lake Union Streetcar days numbered?

Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) has concerns about the future of the South Lake Union Streetcar.

4 hours ago

Image: A collision caused traffic delays on I-405 south in Bothell on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. (Im...

Steve Coogan

All lanes open after collision involving a school bus on I-405 south in Bothell

A collision on I-405 south just north of State Route 527 has led to traffic backups in Bothell, officials reported Wednesday afternoon. 

4 hours ago

seattle minister sex crimes...

Luke Duecy

Prominent Seattle minister, homeless advocate faces child porn charges

A minister and advocate for Seattle's homeless is facing charges of sex crimes involving children, including possession of child porn.

5 hours ago

Photo: A Washington State Patrol vehicle. Fourteen people were arrested in Skagit County....

Julia Dallas

14 people arrested in child sex abuse sting in Skagit County

Over a dozen people were arrested in Skagit County over the weekend who are suspected of sexually abusing and exploiting children.

5 hours ago

Protesters upset about treatment from Seattle police