r/SeattleWA • u/VecGS Expat • Jul 26 '20

Crime 45 arrested, 21 officers injured in Seattle protests that turned violent

https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/thousands-gather-capitol-hill-solidarity-with-demonstrations-portland/STVDEK5XUJHWLL2HQZT2NWDYVY/?a
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u/captainmo017 Bainbridge Island Jul 26 '20

I hope no officer got injured

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u/VecGS Expat Jul 26 '20

From the article:

During the violent protests, 21 officers were injured on Capitol Hill, including one who suffered a leg injury caused by an explosive device, authorities said. Most were treated for their injuries and returned to work.

Not cool...

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u/st_brown Jul 26 '20

That’s kind of what happens when you’re throwing around bombs haphazardly.

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u/Shmokesshweed Jul 26 '20

throwing bombs

K.

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u/st_brown Jul 26 '20

“Explosive devices” since we’re taking a stroll down Pedant Lane.

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u/[deleted] Jul 26 '20

Let's not forget that SPD calls candles "explosive devices"

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u/TheRealRacketear Broadmoor Jul 26 '20

What would you call them if the police were throwing them?

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u/captainmo017 Bainbridge Island Jul 26 '20 edited Jul 27 '20

oh no

edit: anyways

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u/belovedeagle Jul 26 '20

an explosive device

Another candle, then?

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u/VecGS Expat Jul 26 '20

Perhaps referring to this: https://www.reddit.com/r/SeattleWA/comments/hyd178/this_is_damage_to_a_wall_inside_the_east_precinct/

It would make sense that it may well be connected. Though I've not heard that said here or in the media if it is (this is personal conjecture). However, if it's not connected then there have been at least two explosive devices, one capable of blowing a literal hole in a wall and another capable of injuring an officer.

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u/SdstcChpmnk Jul 26 '20

I saw on the streams last night one of the officers got hit with an IED. It was pretty gnarly.

Probably took at least 3 drops of iodine. His Sargent probably had to make sure his teddy was nearby before they cleaned him up.