‘Worse than ever’ | Community members voice safety concerns about crime near Seattle’s Magnuson Park

Two people have been killed on the outskirts of the park since August as police crack down on loud, late night parties.

SEATTLE — Residents near Magnuson Park in Seattle filled the park’s community theater on Wednesday to discuss growing crime concerns with representatives from city council, the mayor’s office and the police department. 

The safety meeting comes on the heels of two recent homicides, several teens being arrested at the tail end of a car chase and repeated complaints of loud, late night parties at the park’s boat launch. 

“The issues are not just at Magnuson Park,” said District 4 Councilmember Maritza Rivera.

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