6:30 p.m. – Police vacate area; first protesters & cyclists cross 12th Ave. Precinct sign covered to read "Seattle People Department", 2 p.m. – No Cop Co-op finishes construction; educational speakers & teach-ins at 12th/Pine, Community garden opens behind field in Cal Anderson Park, 10:30 p.m. – Screening of Ava DuVernay's documentary "13th", Night – "Welcome to Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone", 3 p.m. – People's Assembly/town hall meeting & discussion forum, Free Derry Corner-inspired "You are now entering Free Cap Hill", Organized trash & recycling collection begins; Seattle DSA chapter sets up tent at 11th/Pine northern crosswalk, CHAZ People's Library, Zines & Supplies table & People's Community Clinic open, Wall at corner of 11th & Pine (by Stout) painted, 7 p.m. – "Black Lives Matter" street mural begins; Tim Eyman visits and is booed away, 9:15 p.m. – Poetry reading & music by Marshall Law Band, 10:30 p.m. – Screening of "Paris Is Burning", Coloring in of white "Black Lives Matter" mural letters, 3 p.m. – Town hall meeting (planned daily), 5:55 p.m. – Police exit from precinct onto 12th to meet with more trying to breach barricade from Pike; depart shortly, shoving protesters & deploying pepper spray in the process, 6:20 p.m. – Street preachers cause disruption in 11th/Pine plaza, 10:00 p.m. – Community teach-ins & performances at 12th/Pine, 3 a.m. – Individual attempts to set fire to East Precinct, quickly extinguished by others, 9:45 a.m. – Basketball hoop set up in 11th/Pine plaza, No Cop Co-op sets up additional water, fruit/vegetables & canned goods tables due to influx of donations, "CHAZ People's Library" changes name to "Anti-racist Library", The Communications Project (effort to connect people with reliable organizations) sets up tent (one day only), Buskers & more local businesses with free food appear, "Pay the Fee" Tiny Library opens in playfield, "Register to Vote" booth set up by precinct, People begin queueing to climb ladder to roof on the side of Rhino Room building, Chaplain booth moves from 12th/Pine to across from precinct, Medical tent in playfield expands to coordinate donation drop-offs and serve food, Community garden adds two plots; Transplant Plant Station set up, "Things We Learned" board set up by zines table, 9:30 p.m. – Teach-in & speakers in Cal Anderson Park, 1:30 a.m. – Car drives through barricade at 10th and down Pine, no injuries, "Autonomous Zone" on signs and "CHAZ" graffiti on barricades and elsewhere covered up with gray paint, Western barricades removed, replaced with planters (to give fire department emergency access), No Cop Co-op expands past sidewalk onto 11th Ave., with growing storage via tents at the back, "Register to Vote" booth moves across the street with a full tent; chaplain booth moves downhill/westward, Community garden gets straw down & chicken wire up surrounding plots, "Write to the Mayor" booth set up downhill from precinct, Conversation Café expands to take up width of 11th; DSA booth moves to other side of coffee stand/tent, Handwashing station set up next to food tent on 12th/Pine, Free clothing tent set up in NE corner playfield, "Riot Kitchen" tent offering free hot meals set up between gardens and playfield (by toilet buildings) in park, 2 p.m. – "Black is Beautiful: Femme" discussion & storytelling at 12th/Pine, 2 p.m. – Street preacher returns and is removed by crowd, 5 p.m. – Town hall, including breakout sessions to discuss long & short term goals, 6:30 p.m. – A group carring American flags walks through the area with commotion, 7:40 p.m. – Roof/ladder declared off-limits as building owner threatens to get Co-op "shut down" if climbing continues, 9:15 p.m. – Music; tent & lights added to temporary stage on 12th/Pine, No Cop Co-op expands across entirety of 11th Ave. with separate tent for drop-off donations, shelves, and a grill, New "Welcome to CHOP" posters hung on outside of main barricades/entrances, Security coordination tent set up next to SE corner of 11th/Pine, "Pay the Fee" Tiny Library moves next to Conversation Café, "Conversation Café" rebranded to "Decolonization Conversation Café", Charleena Lyles memorial set up next to zines table. 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[18][19] Tear gas, flashbangs, and pepper spray were repeatedly used by police in the densely populated residential neighborhood. [2] The zone was cleared of occupants by police on July 1, 2020. (AP) [75] It became known that the shooter's brother worked at the East Precinct. [34] SPD Chief Carmen Best expressed that the department was looking to reduce their footprint,[35] but later clarified that officials aimed to return officers to the precinct, as it was paramount they were able to respond to calls in a timely fashion. An Exceedingly Chill Day at the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone by Rich Smith • Jun 11, 2020 at 12:40 am Tweet It's getting there. Dismantling it will take much longer", "Why don't police enforce laws against camping in Seattle parks and streets? [5] Seattle officials say they saw no evidence of antifa umbrella groups organizing in the zone,[108] while some small business owners in the zone blamed antifa for violence and for intimidation of their patrons. #Antifa militants have taken over & created an “autonomous zone” in city w/their own rules.” Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone updates: Friday actions for ‘a new generation’ and a general strike, and yes, CHAZ does, indeed, attract the worst kind of people (Tim Eyman) Posted on Thursday, June 11, 2020 - 5:34 pm by jseattle YOU ARE NOW LEAVING THE USA. [30], The zone swiftly became a focus of national attention when President Donald Trump tweeted disapproval on June 10 and 11th, referring to the occupants as "ugly Anarchists" and demanding that the governor of Washington and the mayor of Seattle "take back" the zone. "[3] The next day, President Trump said, "I'm glad to see, in Seattle, they took care of the problem, because as they know, we were going in to take. The catalyst for these demonstrations was the moment Minneapolis police officers murdered George Floyd in broad daylight while an onlooker was filming them. [11][30] This group of the Proud Boys aimed to confront what they called "authoritarian behaviour" by the protesters, with the resulting video of the clashes going viral. [127] Volunteers within the area also formed an informal group to provide security, with an emphasis on de-escalation tactics and preventing vandalism. Seattle 'Autonomous Zone' Sparks Class Action Lawsuit From Local Businesses The plaintiffs argue that the city's tolerance of the Capitol Hill … ", "Notorious 'Proud Boy' arrested in Oregon after fighting in Seattle's CHOP zone", "Proud Boy Jailed After Being Caught on Video in Seattle Protest Zone", "In Portland, A Roving Right-Wing Gang "Demasks" Left-Wing Activists", "Portland Police Built a Convincing Case Against Tusitala "Tiny" Toese for a June 2018 Assault. [38] The revised barrier spacing provided improved access for business deliveries and logistics, whereas the design (concrete with added plywood) offered space for decoration by artists affiliated with the protests. [49][50][51][52] Calling the situation "dangerous and unacceptable", SPD Chief Best told reporters, "Enough is enough. [22] Later that morning, police boarded up and moved out of the East Precinct in an effort to de-escalate the situation. "Forcing us to choose between anarchy and police brutality is a false dichotomy. [52] Police have made no arrests in any of the shootings at CHOP since June 20. Known as the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ) at first, several protesters in the area made a push for the name to better reflect its purpose and renamed the roughly six-block area. And they went in and they did what they had to do. [93] Outside the zone, urban camping is illegal in Seattle,[94] though this law was seldom enforced. I heard he was a warlord. "[197], Politico reported that CHAZ "was a recurring theme throughout” debate by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee of the Democrat-sponsored police reform bill, on June 17. [115][116][12][117], There was internal debate over how many demands to put forward, as some believed the protests were the start of a larger revolution while others asserted police brutality should remain as the immediate focus. [7] Two medical stations were established in the zone to deliver basic health care. Send additional images or image credit to ghostofblanqui AT pm.me These photos are licensed with a creative commons copyright license, so feel free to share them with attribution. cut funding for city police by fifty percent; redistribute the funds into community efforts such as restorative justice and health care; and. home demands photos watch live FAQ International Solidarity Event Calendar Media. [18][71] The SPD used aggressive dispersal tactics, including blast balls,[72] flash bang grenades, and pepper spray. But US Defence Secretary Mark Esper last week told media he opposed any use of … Welcome to the CHAZ, the newly named Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone, where most everything was free Tuesday. Marcus Henderson works in the community garden on June 11, 2020, at the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ) in Seattle. The zone, originally covering six city blocks and Cal Anderson Park,[15][16] was established on June 8, 2020 by George Floyd protesters after the Seattle Police Department (SPD) left its East Precinct building. [37] The size of CHOP decreased four days later, when roadblocks were replaced and moved. 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MOVE FAST! Earlier a video was uploaded showing him getting into a physical altercation with another protestor. [160] In video from that night, a series of 12–13 gunshots can be heard at approximately 2:54 a.m., just before a voice yells warning of "multiple vehicles"; "multiple shooters"; and a "stolen white jeep" as protesters scramble into position. [66][67][68], Protests over the killing of George Floyd and police brutality began in Seattle on May 29, 2020. Community Organization. A 16-year-old African American male named Antonio Mays Jr. was killed and a 14-year-old male was in critical condition with gunshot injuries. Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best gave a video address to officers in the Seattle police department Thursday in which she explained that the mayor had overruled police in allowing the “Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone” to be established, and that police were now receiving reports of an ongoing protection racket. [22] On June 7, the SPD reported that the crowd was throwing rocks, bottles, fireworks, and shining green lasers into officers eyes. By the second week of formation, the area was more often referred to as the "Capitol Hill Organized Protest" (CHOP). A cyclist rides near a sign that reads "You are now entering free Cap Hill," Thursday, June 11, 2020, inside what is being called the "Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone" in Seattle. [140] Crime in the area from June 2–June 30 rose 525% compared to the same period in 2019. Page TransparencySee More. Free gas masks from some guy’s sedan. [95], Vegetable gardens began to materialize prior to June 11 in Cal Anderson Park, where activists started to grow a variety of food products from seedlings. A welcome sign now reads CHOP, which stands for “Capitol Hill Occupied Protest.” The area was first called the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone, or CHAZ. [69] For nine consecutive days there were street clashes in greater Seattle involving protesters, the Seattle Police Department (SPD), Washington State Patrol, and Washington National Guard. [118], The stated goals of the protesters varied initially but settled on three main demands:[26][24][25], One early list, released June 9 in a Medium post attributed to "The Collective Black Voices at Free Capitol Hill", outlined 30 demands, beginning with the abolition of the Seattle Police Department and armed forces, as well as demanding for the abolition of prisons:[119][120][121], The Seattle Police Department and attached court system are beyond reform. [8][23][2] Protesters, initially suspicious of the SPD's motives, moved into the area, re-positioned the street barricades at a one-block radius from the station, and declared the area "Free Capitol Hill". [8] She called for the protesters to turn the precinct into a community center for restorative justice. [3][17][54][55][56] Protests continued in the streets of Seattle, and the CHOP site, in the following days and months. Life In The Zone. A new website has popped up this week, detailing the demands of the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone, also known as CHAZ.. [98], The intersection of 12th and Pine was converted into a square for teach-ins, where a microphone was used for organizing, and to encourage those with destructive intentions to leave the area. "[82][84], KIRO Radio reported that on June 17, a large tent encampment had been set up on 11th between Pike and Pine Streets and that half of Cal Anderson Park had been "turned into a huge tent encampment with a massive community garden. The first night in the so-called Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone that has formed in the wake of police giving up the week-long blockade of the East Precinct was rainy and peaceful and full of speeches from activists, agitators, poets, and socialist city council members. WELCOME TO FREE CAPITOL. [172], On June 30, Community Roots Housing, a public development authority[174] that owns 13 properties in CHOP's vicinity, called for shutting down the protest zone. On June 9, U.S. [90], During the occupation, area businesses hired private protection services, including Iconic Global, Homeland Patrol Division, and Fortress Security, which deployed men and women, some in uniform and others in plainclothes, armed with AR-15 style rifles and pepper spray, to patrol the zone on foot and in SUVs. Minor changes to the protest zone will implement safer and sturdier barriers to protect individuals in this area. After behaving erratically and abusively toward volunteers all week, volunteers occupy the space in the morning & deny her entry; she accuses them of being "looters" who are taking "her property." [173] The plaintiffs seek compensation for lost business, property damage and deprivation of their property rights, plus restoration of full public access. Ever since activists set up their Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone, … No, the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone has no leader or formal governance right now. [143][144][145] It was unclear if the shootings were connected to the protests. [183] Conservative pundit Guy Benson mocked the occupation of Capitol Hill as "communist cosplay". [8] Days after the event, it remained unclear who had made the decision to retreat from the East Precinct, as Chief Best did not claim responsibility. [78], The zone was initially centered around the East Precinct building. [161] According to Marty Jackson, a volunteer medic who witnessed the event, CHOP's security forces shot at an SUV that the teenagers crashed into a concrete barrier. [79] The early territory reportedly encompassed five and a half city blocks, including Cal Anderson Park, which was already active with demonstrators. Capitol Hill Occupied/Organized Protest (CHOP), established the evening of June 8, 2020 in the midst of the George Floyd protests in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, WA. Protesters remove a man from the protest because he was bothering other protesters at the self-proclaimed Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ) … [7] Stalls were set up which offered cuisine such as vegan curry while others collected donations for the homeless. [3][17], The zone's formation in Capitol Hill was preceded by a week of tense interactions between protesters and police in full riot gear that began on June 1, and escalated on June 7, after a man drove his vehicle into the crowd and shot a protestor (near 11th Ave. and Pine St.). The Capitol Hill Organized Protest, Seattle’s autonomous zone, is the latest in a series of resistance movements across the Americas. It's not a military junta. It shows 37 incidents in 2019 and 65 incidents through June 30, 2020. And a search for answers in Tacoma. [187] On June 15, Monty Python co-founder John Cleese mocked a Fox News anchorwoman for reading on air a Reddit post indicating purported "signs of rebellion" within the zone, which turned out to be a joke referencing a scene from Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The protest area was identified by several names, with the "Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone" (CHAZ) most common at the outset, along with "Free Capitol Hill". [128][129], On June 15, KIRO-TV reported a break-in and fire at an auto shop located near the zone, to which the SPD did not respond;[130] Police Chief Best later stated that officers observed the building from a distance and saw no sign of disturbance. [188], Protesters in other cities sought to replicate the autonomous zone in their own communities. Viewers can observe what’s happening around the rainbow crosswalk as well as … ensure that protesters would not be charged with crimes. [16], On June 11, observers described the burgeoning activity at the early zone as hybrids of other movements, with an atmosphere that was "part protest, part commune,"[6] a cross between "a sit-in, a protest and summer festival,"[89] or a blend of "Occupy Wall Street and a college independent cooperative dorm. Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone updates: Friday actions for ‘a new generation’ and a general strike, and yes, CHAZ does, indeed, attract the worst kind of people (Tim Eyman) Posted on Thursday, June 11, 2020 - 5:34 pm by jseattle If you don’t do it, I will. [103][104] On June 19, special events ranging from a "grief ritual" to a dance party were held in observation of Juneteenth. He was intercepted by a protester who reached into his car and tried to stop him, before being shot by the driver. (Organizer who calls herself "Mama Bird" attempts to dismantle & move the Co-op to 11th/Pike overnight – perhaps at request of Rhino Room/Rancho Bravo Tacos – with hazardous materials and food left out, leaving the task uncompleted. [112] The name change was the result of a consensus to de-emphasize occupation, and for better accuracy. [29][5][101], A block-long street mural saying "Black Lives Matter" was painted June 10–11, located on East Pine Street between 10th and 11th Avenue. [43] SPD was reviewing public-source video and body camera video,[152][153] but no suspects were in custody and a motive had not been determined. [202][203], Late at night on July 23, a group of 150 people returned to the Capitol Hill neighborhood and vandalized several businesses, including a shop owned by a relative of one of the police officers who fatally shot Charleena Lyles, a pregnant black woman, at home in 2017. [70], The formation of the zone was preceded by a week of tense interactions in the Capitol Hill neighborhood that began on June 1, when protesters and police in full riot gear began to face off at a police barricade near the SPD's East Precinct building. [135][136], The Seattle Police Department blotter page listed FBI-reported law enforcement incidents in the area. [75], In the early morning hours of June 20, two people were shot in separate incidents in the Capitol Hill neighborhood at the edge of the protest zone. [57] The night of July 19, according to SPD statements, saw vandalism in the Capitol Hill area and a firework thrown into the East Precinct, starting a small fire that was rapidly extinguished. [18] Near midnight on June 8, tear gas was deployed again, despite the mayor's ban. [99][105], Occupants of the zone favored consensus decision-making, in the form of general assembly, with daily meetings and discussion groups, as an alternative to selecting designated leaders. "[33] On June 22 the Star Tribune reported that at night the atmosphere would become charged, as demonstrators marched and armed volunteer guards kept watch. [35] City Council member Kshama Sawant, who belongs to the Trotskyist Socialist Alternative party, spoke to the occupants of Cal Anderson Park on June 8, 2020. Seattle, WA 98122. ", "Meet CHOP's original house band: Seattle's Marshall Law Band soundtracks a movement", "Seattle Autonomous Zone Videos: What It's Like Inside the CHAZ", "In Seattle's Capitol Hill autonomous protest zone, some Black leaders express doubt about white allies", "Abolish the Police? Becca Savransky, SeattlePI Show More … [109] On June 16, Seattle's KIRO-TV quoted an eight-year tenant of an apartment near the East Precinct as saying, "We are just sitting ducks all day. Kelly, who says she is a member of the Socialist Rifle Association, breathlessly refers to the “past several days of [the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone’s] remarkable existence,” writing that it has “struck fear into the hearts of conservative politicians and right-wing media pundits (including the … [210], On August 7, The New York Times reported that weeks after the protests, several blocks remained boarded up, and that many business owners were afraid to speak out about what happened to them. 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Jay Inslee are literally allowing anarchists to establish “Capitol Hill Free Zone” in the city. Others paint a different picture", "Confusion, anger in Seattle Police Dept. 2.8K likes. The Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ), referred to simply as the Zone and formerly known as Free Capitol Hill, is a self-declared autonomous zone in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. "[138] Toese is a resident of Washington state[135] and the subject of several reports by Portland's Willamette Week. [103] Reporters from a Tacoma-based Fox affiliate were chased out of the zone by occupants on June 9. Raz Simone is not in charge. [160], While searching for evidence, SPD discovered that the crime scene had been disturbed. [133] That same day, NPR reported, "Nobody inside the protest zone thinks a police return would end peacefully. [20] Mayor Jenny Durkan issued a ban on tear gas on June 5. It was formed after several nights of intense, sometimes violent standoffs between police and protesters; eventually, police ceded the area surrounding a precinct to the protesters. The bill was eventually approved by a majority-Democratic vote. [18][23] Over 12,000 complaints were filed about the police response to the demonstrations, and members of the Seattle City Council questioned how many weapons had in fact been thrown at the police. 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SPD was reportedly investigating, but the victim refused to provide information about the attack or describe a suspect. The Mayor of Seattle and Gov. [75] The driver was charged with first degree assault. A White man and a White woman who allegedly painted over a California community's Black Lives Matter mural this weekend are facing hate crime charges, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office district attorney's office said Tuesday. Those Who Survived the Chaos in Seattle Aren't So Sure", "Seattle will move to dismantle protest zone, mayor says", "Live updates: Protesters establish 'Free Capitol Hill' near East Precinct", "Q&A: What's next for Seattle protesters' 'autonomous zone'? Capitol Hill Occupied/Organized Protest (CHOP), established the evening of June 8, 2020 in the midst of the George Floyd protests in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, WA. [3][88] That same day, Cal Anderson Park was reportedly closed for repairs. These ugly Anarchists must be stopped IMMEDIATELY. [32] The New York Times later contrasted Durkan's words with descriptions provided by local businesspeople, reporting "encampments overtaking the sidewalks... roving bands of masked protesters smashing windows and looting [and] [y]oung white men wielding guns ... harangu[ing] customers. [27] Individual letters in the mural were uniquely painted by local artists of color, with supplies purchased through donations from demonstrators and passersby. Atlanta Braves Fan Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone Member since Feb 2012 60878 posts. Protesters in Portland, Oregon and in Asheville, North Carolina tried to create autonomous zones but were stopped by police. [144][13][145] Young reported that he went to leave after hearing the first shooting but was surrounded by a group of men, called a racist term, and shot at repeatedly while at 11th and Pike. Police cede area in city to de-escalate violence. "[132], On June 18, a volunteer medic intervened during a sexual assault within a tent inside the occupied park area which resulted in the arrest of the alleged perpetrator. "[199] White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said, "I am pleased to inform everyone that Seattle has been liberated ... Anarchy is anti-American, law and order is essential, peace in our streets will be secured. In addition to two homicides and two non-fatal shootings, the increase included narcotics use, violent crimes such as rape, robbery, and assault, and elevated gang activity. [5] Durkan told President Trump to "go back to [his] bunker". [144] An analysis by KUOW, based on 911 transcripts, video recordings, and eyewitness testimony, suggested that miscommunication between SPD and the Seattle Fire Department slowed the emergency response. 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