AP-CA--SideshowViolence 12-06 0182
AP-CA--Sideshow Violence
Oakland police say night of "sideshow" violence one of worst in
city
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Oakland police say a night of violence
over the weekend was one of the worst nights the city has ever seen
from so-called "sideshow" driving.
Two men were shot to death, and three police officers were
injured as hundreds of spectators gathered to watch cars race
Friday night and early Saturday morning.
An estimated 200 cars racing through the streets of East Oakland
kept officers busy until about 6:00 Saturday morning.
One officer was hurt when someone put a brick on a car's
accelerator, tied off the steering wheel and sent the vehicle down
toward several officers at high speed.
The car struck a marked patrol car, injuring the officer inside.
One veteran Oakland police commander says he can't remember the
last time three officers were injured in a single shift.
The most violent incident of the night took place when two men
were shot to death while they watched the racing.
(APcredit: Oakland Tribune)
(Copyright 2004 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
APTV 12-06-04 0717PST
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i'm also working on a sideshow story for school where i'm trying to show the perspective of people who participate in these sideshows and why they do it (maintaining the tradition?) counterpointed by police and the general public who think these sideshows are ridiculous and dangerous
if you can be of help and would like to give me your input for either side i would appreciate it if we can talk on the phone or through e-mail - whatever is best for you
[email protected] or pm me with some contact information
big ups to daddy rich for hooking me up with some background for my story imma holla at you soon playa
be easy ya'll
kris
AP-CA--Sideshow Violence
Oakland police say night of "sideshow" violence one of worst in
city
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Oakland police say a night of violence
over the weekend was one of the worst nights the city has ever seen
from so-called "sideshow" driving.
Two men were shot to death, and three police officers were
injured as hundreds of spectators gathered to watch cars race
Friday night and early Saturday morning.
An estimated 200 cars racing through the streets of East Oakland
kept officers busy until about 6:00 Saturday morning.
One officer was hurt when someone put a brick on a car's
accelerator, tied off the steering wheel and sent the vehicle down
toward several officers at high speed.
The car struck a marked patrol car, injuring the officer inside.
One veteran Oakland police commander says he can't remember the
last time three officers were injured in a single shift.
The most violent incident of the night took place when two men
were shot to death while they watched the racing.
(APcredit: Oakland Tribune)
(Copyright 2004 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
APTV 12-06-04 0717PST
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i'm also working on a sideshow story for school where i'm trying to show the perspective of people who participate in these sideshows and why they do it (maintaining the tradition?) counterpointed by police and the general public who think these sideshows are ridiculous and dangerous
if you can be of help and would like to give me your input for either side i would appreciate it if we can talk on the phone or through e-mail - whatever is best for you
[email protected] or pm me with some contact information
big ups to daddy rich for hooking me up with some background for my story imma holla at you soon playa
be easy ya'll
kris
