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Podcast: News For Reasonable People
Episode: #2,677 - Seattle’s Stabbing Crisis Escalates with Attack Inside Rainier Beach AT&T Store
Description: Seattle’s public safety crisis continues as a 37-year-old man was stabbed in the Rainier Beach AT&T store, an event indicative of the city’s growing violence. The suspect, allegedly experiencing a mental health crisis, reportedly targeted the victim without provocation, reflecting a concerning trend of random attacks. This incident adds to a staggering number of stabbings in the city, including a recent spree in the International District, with 10 victims over 36 hours. Critics point to Seattle’s permissive policies on homelessness and drug use as exacerbating the problem. The Chinatown International District, a hotspot for crime and drug activi...