"SWAT being released from west. Any non crowd control start demo plan . patrol resources go back to vehicle. We will patrol"

Bike units are being escorted to West Precinct

Metro buses have stopped running in the area because of reported shots. Kaiser Permanente is on lockdown.

"Demobilize all units that are not 3rd watch, they are returning vehicles and going mobile patrol."

"Active units return to precincts, stand down, debrief in morning." Still be cautious

Several reports over the past hours per police chatter of arrests, shots fired on officers, and vehicles with individuals and guns. Scroll up on this thread: https://twitter.com/DevNullSA/status/1267711385074413569?s=20

I am signing off for tonight. I do not think anyone else will be posting updates for now. I will be back online tomorrow of course. Good luck and stay safe

Chat is open

Active shooter on Beacon Hill

Cops who responded said it was a false report

National Guard helicopters have been coming from Renton

National Guard headed to Westlake along with two squads of SPD.

If you are on the parking garage or nearby, cops may be coming for you.

(Disclaimer: this seems weird.) "We have 90 Coast Guard troops on the way to the West Precinct"

Unmanned barrier at 4th and Olive

Unmanned barrier at 5th and Stewart

6th and Union

Unmanned barrier near 2nd and Pike.

The Police HQ has been blockaded off with lines of bikes.

National Guard is being sent to the Police HQ. Foot troops are going to man the barricades to keep the bikes mobile.