Ron Amundson, a property owner, supports that. Floyd died while in police custody. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! But last night, the change discussion turned to action as activists began to pull down signs reading Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone. They are also worried that adding drivers to the mix could lead to potential deliberate attacks on protesters. Seattle’s Autonomous Zone Is Not What You’ve Been Told Some call it CHOP, some call it CHAZ, and no one knows quite what it is. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, CHAZ—now being referred to by some by a new acronym, CHOP—was carved out of six city blocks and a park surrounding the now-abandoned Seattle Police Department’s East Precinct building. Follow @JasonRantz on Twitter and Instagram or like me on Facebook. CHOP, the new acronym, now stands for the Capitol Hill Organized (or Occupied) Protest. Seattle Looks To Limit CHOP, Restore East Precinct - Seattle, WA - The Seattle Police Department is planning a return to the East Precinct, citing recent shootings on Capitol Hill. Fox News’ Danielle Wallace and Dom Calicchio contributed to this report. Listen to the Jason Rantz Show weekday afternoons from 3-6 p.m. on KTTH 770 AM (or HD Radio 97.3 FM HD-Channel 3). Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. © 2020 Cox Media Group. Last night, there was some tense moments. Rodolfo explained the “frustration” on Monday. Rodolfo, the co-founder of Buki clothing, made the comments as authorities in Seattle are planning to retake CHOP, after several shootings and a number of other crimes have been reported in what protestors have declared a “cop-free zone.”. The city said it’s still working with demonstrators on their demands for reforms, which have already led to some police policy changes. SEATTLE — Protesters occupying a portion of Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood have given it a new name, KIRO-TV is reporting. He said the “O” stands for “Occupied.” But another organizer confidently declares it “Organized.”, WE ARE #CHOP not #CHAZ stop spilling lies and spreading this narrative of being autonomous pic.twitter.com/wh0oxcCafy, — Black Lives Matter (@djbsqrd) June 14, 2020. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. pic.twitter.com/P5r9HczMvd, — (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) June 14, 2020, On Saturday afternoon, one organizer on a bullhorn announced the change from CHAZ to CHOP. A property owner told KIRO-TV they don’t have a timeline for moving forward on any changes in the area. Crews left after two hours without removing the barricades. Demonstrators moved in and occupied the neighborhood on June 8 after police pulled out of their East Precinct building following more than a week of protests over the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, some of which grew violent. We’re just not entirely sure what the “O” stands for. As demonstrations continued Sunday for the 17th consecutive day, there were talks among the city of Seattle, demonstrators, and people who live and work in that area about the future of the protest zone. Police Chief Carmen Best speaks at press conference on police response in Seattle, Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk, Ouch! “So you know what happens when you keep moving the goalpost, right? One activist would end up chiding them for being focused on the wrong issue — CHAZ to CHOP — than on police brutality and racism. There apparently wasn’t agreement on the change, so bickering and a small skirmish ensued. Follow her on Twitter, Battle to dismantle 'CHOP' zone could be far from over in Seattle, Montage shows mainstream media hammering GOP for not filling Supreme Court seat in 2016, Gayle King pushes back at Pelosi's 'egregious' rhetoric after speaker slammed Trump's 'henchmen', Liberals slam NYT reporter Peter Baker's explanation of how paper covered Trump comments on transfer of power, NYT columnist warns CNN of 'potential 2nd Civil War' over Trump-Biden election. Still, he said he believed in a path forward. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. I think that what we don’t want to do is allow bad actors and hijack the protest with their agendas. Indeed, protesters at the site previously known as CHAZ actively embraced the old name. “I will tell you that we have a very capable police force that could probably go in there, but we believe they probably have a stand-down order so for all of us citizens right now, there’s a huge concern that this will continue to perpetuate itself and just keep getting bigger and bigger,” Rodolfo said. Army player nearly knocks out coach with headbutt while still wearing helmet, Read Amy Coney Barrett’s remarks after her nomination to Supreme Court, Black bear spotted running through downtown Chattanooga, NC man hits patrol car, is shot after swinging machete at deputies, officials say, Coronavirus: Alabama inmate tested positive after death, authorities say.