detroit is one of the longest sad stories I can think of in my life.
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From: "ani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "313" <313@hyperreal.org>
Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2004 11:40 PM
Subject: (313) OT: club shooting in detroit
another shooting in detroit, seven people shot, one cop, one other
person in the head. undercover cops were trying to get into trenchtown
afterhours, or some other spot on that block (i haven't been there since
it was better days/bittersweet). not too many details yet, the monday
paper should have details. it's a shame when people are hurt
senselessly, but it really hits home when the sh*t goes down in front of
*your* regular spots.
i'm not looking forward to a recap of the racial tension and abandonment
of the city that followed the 1991 fireworks beating incident. or empty
bars and dancefloors as an already fickle crowd retreats to the burbs.
there's also fear that the hip hop scene will be affected by the
candybar incident.
i always feel for people who are victims of gun violence, but until a
couple years ago shootings seemed to be more premeditated, or some guy
getting payback, etc. not random gunfire with undercover cops, or
people hanging in the dj booth or club entrance getting shot. i'm sorry
if this is really off topic, but recent events in detroit have me
concerned about the safety of friends, or anyone who ventures out for a
night of good music in any city.
ani
