Multiple units were called to the disturbance just after 7 PM near 10th Ave and E Barbara Bailey Way where officers reported the assaults were underway and a crowd of about 50 people had formed in the altercation involving individuals reportedly armed with a baseball bat and eggs. An officer was also reportedly hit by an “electronic noisemaker” thrown by one of the assault suspects during the melee as police moved in to bust up the disturbance.
According to radio updates, police deployed a non-lethal weapon to take one suspect into custody as he attempted to flee the scene.
At least two victims in the crowd that formed around the suspects were taken to the East Precinct to make statements about the alleged assaults and to be evaluated for injuries by Seattle Fire.
Seattle Fire was also called to evaluate a reported injury to one of the suspects.
Seattle Police reported the situation as under control after about 10 minutes and an all-city alert calling in back-up officers was canceled.
The incident came as thousands gathered on Capitol Hill for a street festival and Pride celebrations across the neighborhood that include multiple reports of various groups protesting the event.
We’ll follow up with CHS to learn more about Saturday night’s incident and arrest.
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