Jordan Somers | The Seattle Collegian The last stand: June 7th and 8th at 11th and Pine By Jordan Somers on 06/16/2020 Jordan Somers | The Seattle Collegian Hands up don’t shoot. A protestor faces a line of riot cops at 11th and pine Jordan Somers | The Seattle Collegian A line of police officers in the intersection at 11th and Pine Jordan Somers | The Seattle Collegian Unconfirmed gas fills the air at 11th and Pine. Jordan Somers | The Seattle Collegian Umbrellas have become a staple at the confrontations between police and the crowd. Jordan Somers | The Seattle Collegian Protestors hide behind dumpsters as police ready “less-than-lethal” weapons. Jordan Somers | The Seattle Collegian Leaf blowers were seen in the crowd reportedly to blow tear gas away. Jordan Somers | The Seattle Collegian Police use high powered lights to spot individuals in the crowd. Jordan Somers | The Seattle Collegian Protestors pass each other hearing protection in case of ‘flash bangs’ or LRAD use. Jordan Somers | The Seattle Collegian A protestor walks with their hands in the air near the police line. Jordan Somers | The Seattle Collegian A protestor speaks into a PA system. Jordan Somers | The Seattle Collegian Irritants continue to effect he crowd but with little result. Jordan Somers | The Seattle Collegian Police move forward through a haze of reported tear gas Jordan Somers | The Seattle Collegian A ‘flashbang’ is thrown at the crowd from the police line. Jordan Somers | The Seattle Collegian Possibly hundreds of police move forward towards the protestor crowd. Jordan Somers | The Seattle Collegian Police continue to hold their line. Jordan Somers | The Seattle Collegian A loan individual stands defiant against the police line regardless of the presence of irritants. Jordan Somers | The Seattle Collegian The crowd remains thick, many with their hands in the air. Jordan Somers | The Seattle Collegian Protestors raise their hands in the air while facing the police line. Jordan Somers Volunteer medics use eye flushes to treat chemical irritants. Jordan Somers | The Seattle Collegian The police line continues to advance. Jordan Somers | The Seattle Collegian Dumpsters were moved into the street to both stop the advancing police and to protect from less-than-lethal police weapons. Jordan Somers | The Seattle Collegian A person checks their phone next to a dumpster fire at 10th and Pike. Jordan Somers | The Seattle Collegian A large fire is enjoyed by onlookers at 10th and Pike. More from FeaturesMore posts in Features »Murals in the IDJordan Somers | The Seattle CollegianMurals in the IDThe dismantlement of CHOPAlexa Villatoro | The Seattle CollegianThe dismantlement of CHOPWhat is tear gas?Jordan Somers | The Seattle CollegianWhat is tear gas?George Floyd protests Vol. 7 – Day 9Jordan Somers | The Seattle CollegianGeorge Floyd protests Vol. 7 – Day 9More from NewsMore posts in News »Central attempts to thwart threats to international studentsAstro Pittman | The Seattle CollegianCentral attempts to thwart threats to international studentsSeattle Colleges budget cuts to include furloughs and layoffsTiffany-Ashton Gatsby | The Seattle CollegianSeattle Colleges budget cuts to include furloughs and layoffsThe dismantlement of CHOPAlexa Villatoro | The Seattle CollegianThe dismantlement of CHOPCapitol Hill Trader Joe’s mysteriously closes “indefinitely”Astro Pittman | The Seattle CollegianCapitol Hill Trader Joe’s mysteriously closes “indefinitely”More from UncategorizedMore posts in Uncategorized »George Floyd protests Vol. 4 – TuesdayJordan Somers | The Seattle CollegianGeorge Floyd protests Vol. 4 – TuesdayPhoto Essay: George Floyd protests Vol. 3 – SundayJordan Somers | The Seattle CollegianPhoto Essay: George Floyd protests Vol. 3 – SundayPhoto Essay: George Floyd protests Vol. 2 – SaturdayJordan SomersPhoto Essay: George Floyd protests Vol. 2 – SaturdayWork in progress: Murals of SeattleJordan SomersWork in progress: Murals of Seattle
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