Seattle Center mass shooting: How 2 neighbors sheltered those fleeing

When hundreds of people ran past Moises Perez’s apartment outside of Seattle Center, Perez thought they might be running to see a celebrity or getting in line for a give away — they lived right outside the Climate Pledge Arena on Thomas Street and First Avenue North, after all. So the 30-year-old construction worker walked outside, coconut in hand as he was ready to make a side of fresh coconut water to go with his elote, curious to see what was happening.
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When hundreds of people ran past Moises Perez’s apartment outside of Seattle Center, Perez thought they might be running to see a celebrity or getting in line for a give away — they lived right outside the Climate Pledge Arena on Thomas Street and First Avenue North, after all. So the 30-year-old construction worker walked outside, coconut in hand as he was ready to make a side of fresh coconut water to go with his elote, curious to see what was happening. As soon as he stepped out the door, his understanding of the moment changed. Help!” Perez heard people in the stampede cry.
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- When hundreds of people ran past Moises Perez’s apartment outside of Seattle Center, Perez thought they might be running to see a celebrity or getting in line for a give away — they lived right outside the Climate Pledge Arena on Thomas Street and First Avenue North, after all. So the 30-year-old construction worker walked outside, coconut in hand as he was ready to make a side of fresh coconut water to go with his elote, curious to see what was happening.
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