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Seattle, WA

Woman stopped in traffic causes downtown backup 

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California Ave SW, Seattle, WA
A woman stopped in heavy traffic downtown is causing a backup. Police are directing and turning around traffic to manage the situation.
Audio|Source: Seattle Downtown Law Enforcement
01:27

Transcript:
N253[1], the color is a female with braids, a white shirt, blue shorts. She's stopped in traffic. Copy. Traffic is backed up. I'll look out for it. Starting to direct traffic. Units are assisting with traffic control. Traffic is being turned around at California and Alki Avenue. Westbound traffic on Alki is shut down. People are turning around naturally. Units report a shooting at MLKington Way South and South Columbia Way. Charger needs to be held.

Police codes explained
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[1]
N253: Unit identifier involved in the incident

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California Ave SW, Seattle, WA

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