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SWAT Standoff at Olympia Encampment | Seattle News
A violent standoff in Olympia ended with a SWAT team breach after a suspect allegedly assaulted a woman with a propane tank at “The Jungle” homeless encampment — a crime that could cause permanent disfigurement. With a history of five prior assault convictions and an active warrant for escaping custody with a deadly weapon, the suspect barricaded himself in an apartment. Negotiators failed, leading to a chaotic raid involving chainsaws, pepper spray, and a K-9 bite — the suspect was eventually sedated and arrested, now facing felony assault, arson, and other serious charges. Listen in…
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