‘Due to the ongoing damage and public safety risks associated with this incident, SPD is declaring it a riot’
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Seattle police declared a demonstration Saturday a riot after a group of almost 12 people set fire to a construction site, reportedly causing explosions.
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) tweeted about the incident and provided pictures of the scene along with additional details.
“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,” the Twitter thread began.
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