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A 24-year-old man was apprehended on Sunday afternoon for assaulting a stranger near Pike Place Market's entrance at 1st Avenue and Pike Street in Seattle. The attack occurred in broad daylight, drawing attention from pedestrians and neighboring businesses.
According to witnesses, the suspect attempted to instigate a fight and assaulted two individuals inside a store. He struck one of them with such force that the victim fell onto a nearby street corner. The suspect reportedly continued to threaten the victims, walked away, and then returned to attack the victim once more.
A security guard from a nearby establishment expressed little surprise at the incident, citing a rise in assaults in the area in recent years, as confirmed by Seattle Police Department (SPD) crime data. Local businesses, including the Seattle Shirt Company, have resorted to employing their own security to safeguard employees and patrons from increasing threats.
This incident has heightened concerns about safety in the vicinity, especially as the summer travel season approaches. The Seattle Police, however, have not disclosed if they will be implementing any changes to their security measures in response to the attack.
In the meantime, businesses in the area are collaborating to support one another and ensure the safety of their staff and customers. The suspect is currently in custody, facing charges of malicious mischief and assault.
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