Neighbors have reported several shootings, including drive-bys, and residential streets being used as getaway routes. SEATTLE — The City of Seattle installed four concrete barriers on side streets near Aurora Avenue on Friday in what Mayor Katie Wilson’s office calls a “traffic calming treatment” to combat violence. The barriers replace homemade barriers installed by nearby residents after a series of incidents. Neighbors have reported several shootingsincluding drive-bys, and residential streets being used as getaway routes. This story continues below. “Gun violence along the Aurora corridor is alarming and unacceptable, and we share neighbors’ desire for immediate action…
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North Seattle residents are demanding action after dozens of rounds were fired in a busy commercial corridor over the weekend. SEATTLE — Business owners and neighbors along Aurora Avenue in North Seattle say they are increasing security measures and demanding action after a weekend shooting that sent dozens of rounds across a busy commercial corridor. Seattle police are investigating the shooting, which happened around 4 a.m. Friday near Aurora Avenue North and North 98th Street. This story continues below. According to Seattle police, multiple callers reported hearing a volley of more than 30 gunshots. Officers arrived minutes…