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Over dozen people affected by pepper spray on light rail; suspect still at large

The Seattle Police Department confirmed a suspect used pepper spray while on a train, and 15 dealt with exposure of some kind.
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SEATTLE — Over a dozen people were exposed to an irritant spray while aboard the light rail Saturday by a suspect who remains at large, Seattle police confirmed.

Officials responded to the station at 501 Royal Brougham Way Saturday afternoon, and Seattle Fire confirmed to KING 5 that it helped 13 people on site flush their eyes out. None of those exposed were transported to a hospital.

The suspect ran away before police arrived, Seattle police told KING 5.

This remains an active police investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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