It’s a bit early in the day for the rioting to start, but May Day “demonstrators” in Seattle, Wash., are making an early effort with some graffiti and posters.
PHOTOS: May Day mayhem in Seattle http://t.co/Bq37ZQZ4gf #Q13FOX #SeaMayDay pic.twitter.com/yyKBF6yjbT
— Q13 FOX Seattle (@Q13FOX) May 1, 2014
KIRO 7 reporter @JeffDubois found this scene earlier today at Barrio (@HeavyRestaurant) this morning. #SeaMayDay pic.twitter.com/APG23osA8D
— KIRO 7 (@KIRO7Seattle) May 1, 2014
Elysian Brewery pillar on Pike decorated with an anarchist symbol. #SeaMayDay pic.twitter.com/NxKjglIZ48
— Jordan Steward (@jordansteward) May 1, 2014
A #SeaMayDay message, possibly from you friendly neighborhood Anarchist. #Q13FOX pic.twitter.com/nNooHEZ6oG
— Dan Loya KCPQ (@DLoyaQ13FOX) May 1, 2014
“Kill SPD”? You can’t blame the police for feeling targeted today, between that graffiti and some posters and flyers that are making the rounds.
SPD's investigating property damage on Capitol Hill this AM. Suspect spray painted “Kill SPD” on 13/Madison bank (1/2)
— Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) May 1, 2014
(2/2) & painted Anarchist symbol on car dealership, “smash this window” on restaurant window @ 12/Madison
— Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) May 1, 2014
And here are some of the threats we're seeing in conjunction with #SeaMayDay pic.twitter.com/bwEiiMV9vF
— Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) May 1, 2014
https://twitter.com/KING5Now/status/461952589282566144
New posters in Capitol Hill allude to riots #Q13FOX #SeaMayDay pic.twitter.com/xEhVTxFZHP
— Hana Kim (@hanamkim) May 1, 2014
Another sign on Capitol Hill. Follow @KIRO7Seattle for team coverage and live reports throughout the day. #SeaMayDay pic.twitter.com/hrIEwnFJVy
— Casey McNerthney (@mcnerthney) May 1, 2014
Anarchists' #seamayday anti-cop message on Capitol Hill: pic.twitter.com/jpaZxXXC1K
— Meg Coyle (@MegCoyleKing) May 1, 2014
“Skip school, it’ll be a riot.”
Pasted to windows at Broadway and East Pine Street. #SeaMayDay Up-to-the-minute team coverage on @KIRO7Seattle pic.twitter.com/gwiHnwn9PN
— Casey McNerthney (@mcnerthney) May 1, 2014
@SeattlePD pic.twitter.com/Ipvm1FebVR
— Rachel Cumbow (@rachelcumbow) May 1, 2014
Some business owners are preparing for the riots ahead of time.
Construction crew taping paper over this storefront at 6th and Pike, hoping to prevent graffiti damage. #SeaMayDay pic.twitter.com/XuZp9ZehhG
— Brandi Kruse (@BrandiKruse) May 1, 2014
Man covering business to prevent graffiti: Me: “Do you think it will work?” Him: “No, but my boss wants me to do it (laughter).” #SeaMayDay
— Brandi Kruse (@BrandiKruse) May 1, 2014
Bad news.
Media told at Westlake by @SeattlePD that they've heard more threats of direct action this year than years before. #SeaMayDay
— Brandi Kruse (@BrandiKruse) May 1, 2014
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