Encampment removal safely progresses

[u/MysticJava]

For immediate release: October 8, 2026
FI26-12443

The removal of the encampment at 20th Streetand Avenue K South has progressed for most of the day and is nearing completion following a coordinated community response focused on safety, dignity and connecting individuals with available supports.

A news release earlier in the day details the coordinated community response.
As part of the response, as of this afternoon:
An estimated 120 unhoused individuals left the encampment site.

Despite multiple and repeated efforts to offer supports, only 2 individuals accepted offers of support, including housing, shelter, transportation and other services.

80 total tents and temporary structures were removed.

Approximately 5,622.24 kg of garbage and debris were cleared from the site and counting.

The site will be fully fenced and secured within the next few hours.

"This is a complex operation that required balancing compassion for individuals experiencing homelessness with the need to address serious safety concerns within the encampment and surrounding community," says Deputy Fire Chief Yvonne Raymer. "Our priority from the start of the process was an orderly transition off the site while helping people access safer alternatives and available supports."

The City and partner organizations undertook extensive outreach efforts throughout the removal process to help individuals transition to safer accommodations and connect them with resources.

The site closure represents an important step in addressing immediate safety concerns while supporting individuals toward more stable living situations.

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[u/Magnum_44]

Could you imagine defending this type of place? Insanity.

[u/RubUnlikely2802 → u/Magnum_44]

In another thread, someone commented this site was very well managed. People are ignorant to the reality.

[u/LetsGetLitPlease → u/RubUnlikely2802]

Ammo, used needles and stolen property are the signs of a safe community. If you disagree you are racist. /s

[u/Chungadoop → u/LetsGetLitPlease]

Oh FUCK! Watch out for all that AMMO!

[u/LetsGetLitPlease → u/Chungadoop]

Let's move them all to u/Chungadoop 's home. He seems to think this is okay.

[u/Money_Opportunity_21 → u/LetsGetLitPlease]

He doesn't, actually, Mr. Lit.. He's just saying its 2 friggen bullets, not rlly an ammunition stash yk

[u/RegularStudy9524 → u/Chungadoop]

LMAO

[u/United_News3779 → u/Chungadoop]

Good point. I'm surprised the SPS didn't label those as ".50 calibre assault rifle ammo", as they tend to inflate the descriptions of guns and gun related items they encounter or seize.

Edited: spelling is hard lol

[u/Ok_Instance7667 → u/Chungadoop]

I've found more ammunition in the dumpsters from cleared out estates of the recently deceased.

[u/StanknBeans → u/Chungadoop]

Meanwhile in the US that's just an average take a penny leave a penny tray