June 12, 2020; Seattle, WA, USA; A person walks past a mural honoring George Floyd during a protest occupation of the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone Mandatory Credit: Trevor Hughes via USA TODAY NETWORK
News: George Floyd Protests
SEATTLE (AP) — Police in Seattle have torn down demonstrators’ tents in the city’s so-called occupied protest zone after the mayor ordered it cleared. Officers used their bicycles Wednesday morning to herd the protesters so the officers could carry out the order imposed following two fatal shootings in less than two weeks.
Video from earlier this morning as @SeattlePD moved on #CHOP to end occupation. #Q13FOX pic.twitter.com/A9ucQRYBB0
— Brandi Kruse (@BrandiKruse) July 1, 2020
Seattle’s police chief says at least 13 people were arrested. Television images showed clashes between the police and dozens of protesters at the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest zone. The protesters appeared to be dispersing several hours after the operation started at 5 a.m.
Officers continue to give dispersal orders and are checking Cal Anderson restrooms. Police will be clearing north end of the park soon. Thank you to the individuals affiliated with the CHOP who have assisted officers in encouraging people to safely leave the area.
— Seattle Police Department (@SeattlePD) July 1, 2020
The zone was set up following the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
