Seattle's Aurora Avenue: Streets at Stake in Battle Against Trafficking and Gun Violence
TL;DR
North Seattle’s Aurora Avenue sees a spike in gun violence tied to trafficking, spurring discussions of permanent street closures, increased police presence, and reevaluation of SOAP orders, as officials, prosecutors and residents debate effective tactics to curb crime and trafficking.
- Street closures, SOAP laws. Can anything stop sex trafficking, gun violence on Seattle's Aurora Avenue? KUOW
- 'There was no strategy': Former city attorney says Seattle doesn't appear to have concrete plan as violence grips Aurora MyNorthwest.com
- Prosecutors respond to outrage over crime on Seattle's Aurora Avenue: 'We hear you' KING5.com
- Kids in trouble need follow-through, not just good intentions | Editorial The Seattle Times
- Aurora Ave neighbors confront city leaders about violence KIRO 7 News Seattle
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