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Unsolved Killing of Antonio Mays Jr. at Seattle's CHOP Zone Exposed by 18-Month Investigation
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An 18-month investigation into the unsolved 2020 killing of 16-year-old Antonio Mays Jr. at Seattle's Capitol Hill Occupied Protest (CHOP) zone reveals a chaotic scene where protesters, in the absence of police, shot and killed Mays and injured two others in a stolen Jeep, with no arrests or charges filed despite extensive video evidence.
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Why It Matters
The CHOP zone was established after Seattle police abandoned a precinct following George Floyd's murder, leading to a autonomous protest area with its own security.
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Further investigation may reveal identities of shooters or motives.
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Open Questions
- Why was the white Jeep driven into the CHOP zone?
- Who exactly fired the fatal shots?
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