Terrified residents in crime-plagued blue city throw up giant barricades to stop chaos
Residents of Seattle's Aurora Avenue corridor are taking action to improve safety after a recent violent shootout. Frustrated by rising crime and gun violence, they have begun erecting barricades in their neighborhoods. The community's efforts come after repeated calls for stronger law enforcement went unanswered.
- ▪Seattle residents are building barricades in response to increasing gun violence along Aurora Avenue.
- ▪A recent shootout resulted in over 30 gunshots fired, with police recovering around 40 shell casings.
- ▪Residents report that criminal activity has been spilling into surrounding neighborhoods, making the area increasingly dangerous.
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Seattle Terrified residents in crime-plagued blue city throw up giant barricades to stop chaos Surveillance video showed men exchanging gunfire as bullets struck homes, buildings and vehicles By Stepheny Price Fox News Published May 26, 2026 5:44pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Seattle locals fed up with Aurora Avenue violence Seattle residents frustrated by rising gun violence and crime along Aurora Avenue have started erecting barricades in their neighborhood following a violent weekend shootout.
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