Good old fashioned riot
2003-09-29 | 9:00 p.m.

Ok, but why?

SEATTLE, Washington (AP) -- Hundreds of people along Fraternity Row near the University of Washington built a huge bonfire, overturned a car and threw rocks and bottles before police in riot gear used pepper spray to break up the crowd, authorities said.

One person was hit in the head with a bottle, but no serious injuries were reported from early Sunday's disturbance.

One person was arrested for investigation of damaging a police car, and more arrests were likely after investigators interviewed witnesses and reviewed videotapes made by residents and cameras mounted on patrol cars, police said.

Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske blamed the disorder on partying on the last weekend before classes. He estimated property damage at about $6,000.

Classes began as scheduled Monday morning.

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