Protesters Storm Seattle City Hall, Demand Mayor’s Resignation

Protesters Storm Seattle City Hall, Demand Mayor’s Resignation
People hold up placards to protest over the death of George Floyd outside the Seattle Police Department's East Precinct in Seattle, Washington on June 2, 2020. Jason Redmond/AFP via Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Hundreds of protesters, with the help of a sympathetic City Council member, stormed City Hall on Tuesday and demanded the mayor’s resignation.

A number of people chanted “defund SPD,” referring to the Seattle Police Department. Protesters as well as self-described anarchists and communists have also camped outside the so-called Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone, which spans six blocks, including the Seattle Police Department’s East Precinct, which was closed on Monday.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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