Starbucks abruptly closes popular 1st and Pike store near Pike Place Market due to violence

During Seattle's busiest tourism season, coffee giant Starbucks abruptly closed the doors to its 1st and Pike location.

Just blocks away from the Pike Place Market, this Starbucks location is jam-packed.

Starbucks would not confirm why they closed the store but said it was temporary despite any plans to re-open the storefront. Starbucks spokesperson Sam Jefferies would not confirm if the closure was due to safety concerns.