Agent 17 commented on Walt's report of the multiple shootings at a "big black party" in Toronto. (Please note Ed.'s correction at the end of that piece. Of course it should be "big block party".) 17 points out that chaotic and violent "block parties" happen in the USA too. In fact, Jacksonville FL had its own incident last Saturday.
The Florida Times-Union website reports that the North Jacksonville cops -- obviously braver than their Toronto brothers in blue -- broke up a huge "house party" Saturday night. Their fun spoiled, hundreds of young blackish partygoers formed a flash mob and headed for a nearby Walmart Supercenter to get reparations for the injuries done to them by slavery and discimination.
Got some video for you here.
What you missed on the video was the shooting, but apparently that happened at the pre-riot house party. Nobody was killed so it wasn't a big deal. However, the sheriff's office said investigations into both are "active and ongoing," and they are expecting witnesses to come forward to rat [perhaps "rap"? Ed.] on their fellow yoofs. As if...
As for Walmart, their spokesthingy Dianna Gee said, "The actions of these teenagers was deplorable and put at risk the safety of innocent bystanders, staff and customers. We are committed to assisting law enforcement in any way we can to identify the people responsible for the commotion, including acts of vandalism and thefts at the store."
Ms Gee did not explain exactly how "the people responsible" will be identified. Tips from Walt's readers will doubtless be welcome.
Footnote: Would it be racist to observe that the mob seems to have headed straight for the watermelons?
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