Seattle Police Release Video of Wild Brawls, Gunfire at ‘CHOP’ Autonomous Zone

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Breitbart

Seattle police have released videos of the Capital Hill Organized Protest (CHOP) “autonomous zone” where violent confrontations took place over the course of a three-week occupation before authorities shut it down Wednesday.

The police video, which showed clips from June 20, 21, and 29, shows mass brawls, audio of gunshots, people scrambling for cover, and a man carrying what appears to be an AK-47. These scenes took place inside several blocks of downtown Seattle where activists declared local and federal authority void, putting up barriers to keep out police and eschewing any formal internal governance.

According to the New York Post, one individual in the clips says in response to the gunfire: “This has got to be the end of CHOP, in my opinion… This is kind of a nightmare.”

On Wednesday morning, police announced 23 arrests made while dismantling the encampment, where private property was damaged and streets were strewn with trash.

Mayor Jenny Durkan issued an executive order late Tuesday to clear out the autonomous zone, citing “several gun violence incidents — two of which resulted in the loss of life — hostile crowds, the inability of emergency personnel to move quickly and efficiently in the area due to the barriers, narcotics use and violent crime — including rape, robbery, and assault — increased gang activity, business harassment, noise disturbances, property damage, open fires, and ongoing violations of the Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Code of Conduct.”

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Life in the former Autonomous Zone...

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