Seattle considers expanding camera program after successful crime intervention

SEATTLE — A violent assault on a busy Seattle street was captured on camera and quickly halted, thanks to the city’s new crime-fighting technology.

A 19-year-old suspect is now in custody, and local business owners are hopeful this marks the beginning of safer streets.

The incident occurred near 3rd Avenue and Pine, where video footage from the Seattle Police Department’s new security cameras showed a 19-year-old man attacking a 25-year-old victim without warning. The footage, which captured the suspect punching, kicking, and kneeing the victim, was instrumental in the suspect’s apprehension…

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