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North Seattle Residents Block Streets After Night Shooting

5/26/2026

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Residents of North Seattle erected barricades of planter boxes, dirt and gravel on streets near Aurora Avenue after gunfire.
Police increased late-night patrols as the barricades went up.
The shooting that prompted the barricades left about 40 shell casings, damaged buildings and a bullet near a six-week-old baby’s bassinet.
City officials warned unauthorized obstructions can bring fines or removal, while supporters say continued gunfire is greater danger despite emergency-response concerns.

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Residents of North Seattle erected barricades of planter boxes, dirt and gravel on streets near Aurora Avenue after gunfire.
Police increased late-night patrols as the barricades went up.
The shooting that prompted the barricades left about 40 shell casings, damaged buildings and a bullet near a six-week-old baby’s bassinet.
City officials warned unauthorized obstructions can bring fines or removal, while supporters say continued gunfire is greater danger despite emergency-response concerns.