Viral ‘speedrun’ trend reaches Seattle as crowbar-wielding protesters break into Church of Scientology

A nationwide trend online found its way to Seattle as multiple “protesters,” one being armed with a crowbar, forced entry into the Church of Scientology in Queen Anne on Saturday.

At 3:02 p.m., Seattle Police Department (SPD) officers responded to the religious center at 300 W. Harrison Street for a demonstration that had been trending online, SPD announced.

Suspects threaten church member with crowbar, cut the building’s power

As officers were responding, they were informed that some protesters had forced their entry into the Church of Scientology by damaging the rear metallic doors.

A church member attempted to impede the protesters from gaining access, but one protester brandished a crowbar, which caused the worker to fear for his safety…

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