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Posted by tatgirl on Nov-12-2006 15:59:

More violence in clubland

Dallas & I drove past the yellow tape last night on the way home, and knew something very bad had happened. Cops were EVERYWHERE down there. I tell you, I don't even like driving thru clubland on a weekend, let alone, want to go out to a club there anymore, I'm afraid of stray bullets, I tell ya.

Officer stabbed in club district brawl
Nov. 12, 2006. 08:10 AM
JOSH WINGROVE
STAFF REPORTER

Five men, including one police officer, were taken to hospital with stab wounds after an early-morning fight in Toronto�s club district.

Police responded to a Parkway parking lot on the southwest corner of Adelaide and John Sts. shortly after 2:30 a.m. The officer had been flagged down to intervene in a fight when he was stabbed, Toronto police Duty Desk Sgt. Sean Lenfesty said.

Ambulance crews rushed the officer to St. Michael�s hospital with stab wounds to the head. The officer "sustained the most minor injuries" of all the victims, Toronto Ambulance duty officer Connie Christie said.

Three others were taken to St. Michael�s with serious stab wounds, including one who suffered serious injuries to his neck, Lenfesty said.

A fifth was taken to Toronto Western Hospital with "some nasty gash wounds to his cheek," Christie said.

One 22-year-old male suspect was taken into custody at the scene. A second suspect was later apprehended nearby.

Police roped off the parking lot, closing in about two-dozen vehicles. Officers took the names and information of drivers leaving the area.

The incident was the third major outburst of violence this weekend in Toronto�s downtown. Gunfire rang out the night before when four people were shot outside Crystalroom Nightclub around 3:10 a.m. Saturday morning.

One victim was hit twice in the back, while three others sustained more superficial wounds to arms and legs. Each victim remains in stable condition. Police are still looking for suspects in the shooting.

Later Saturday afternoon, a man was stabbed in the head at the Toronto Reference Library, on Yonge St. just North of Bloor St., around 2:30 p.m. An off-duty police officer made an arrest with the help of bystanders in the attack.

Anyone with information about any of the incidents is encouraged to contact Toronto police at 416-808-5200 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477).


Posted by darouge11 on Nov-12-2006 16:03:

were these more laong the lines of gangster clubs...cuz that would explain alot


Posted by tatgirl on Nov-12-2006 16:15:

quote:
Originally posted by darouge11
were these more laong the lines of gangster clubs...cuz that would explain alot


No, the stabbing incident occurred in a parking lot, and while I have never been to Crystal Room, I don't believe its a 'gangster club'.


Posted by darouge11 on Nov-12-2006 16:19:

quote:
Originally posted by tatgirl
No, the stabbing incident occurred in a parking lot, and while I have never been to Crystal Room, I don't believe its a 'gangster club'.


wow. well I dont like all these problems happening in clubland


Posted by pete242 on Nov-12-2006 16:22:

I was driving around the area last night but not that close at about 2:30 am. Was on Spadina and King area lotta cars of people just leaving really, but didn't know this happened, how terrible.


Posted by heavenisblue on Nov-12-2006 16:43:

that really freaks me out, especially since I have to walk everywhere downtown. maybe I'll start taking cabs/streetcars more often...


Posted by crazedcanuck on Nov-12-2006 16:49:

It's funny how a lot of people on this site, and in general like to draw a dividing line with an air of superiority between dance clubs and hip-hop ones.

What you fail to grasp is that those big people dressed all in black providing security, and that skinny sketchbag you get your drugs from, are in the very least connected to organized crime, and @ worst have their own guns and knives on them, and get them in quite easily because they are employees of the club.

I've seen guns in every major EDM club over the years, often while in the offices or hanging out with the employees and regulars.

There is a reason some people wear a jacket in a sweaty place, and it ain't fashion.


Posted by SPANIARD on Nov-12-2006 16:52:

I'm not defending this happening, and I do believe we should care about what's going on, but it surprises me how surprised some people in the posts are when hearing about these things. We live in the 4th or 5th (can't remember exactly) biggest city in North America. We have millions of people in the city and plenty more tourists coming in every day. No matter how nice of a reputation we have historically, it's just nearly impossible with that amount of people NOT to have the odd person do something ridiculous.


Posted by Jayx1 on Nov-12-2006 17:24:

willing to bet it was a fine hip hop establisment LOL


Posted by Jayx1 on Nov-12-2006 17:25:

quote:
Originally posted by crazedcanuck
It's funny how a lot of people on this site, and in general like to draw a dividing line with an air of superiority between dance clubs and hip-hop ones.

What you fail to grasp is that those big people dressed all in black providing security, and that skinny sketchbag you get your drugs from, are in the very least connected to organized crime, and @ worst have their own guns and knives on them, and get them in quite easily because they are employees of the club.

I've seen guns in every major EDM club over the years, often while in the offices or hanging out with the employees and regulars.

There is a reason some people wear a jacket in a sweaty place, and it ain't fashion.


OK maybe but how often do they use them? Seriously? I suspect "real" gangsters only use them as a last resort and are a bit smarter with them as opposed to the wannabes that shoot up the place to prove they are a man. And that to me is what hip hop is all about.


Posted by Jayx1 on Nov-12-2006 17:25:

quote:
Originally posted by crazedcanuck
It's funny how a lot of people on this site, and in general like to draw a dividing line with an air of superiority between dance clubs and hip-hop ones.

What you fail to grasp is that those big people dressed all in black providing security, and that skinny sketchbag you get your drugs from, are in the very least connected to organized crime, and @ worst have their own guns and knives on them, and get them in quite easily because they are employees of the club.

I've seen guns in every major EDM club over the years, often while in the offices or hanging out with the employees and regulars.

There is a reason some people wear a jacket in a sweaty place, and it ain't fashion.


OK maybe but how often do they use them? Seriously? I suspect "real" gangsters only use them as a last resort and are a bit smarter with them as opposed to the wannabes that shoot up the place to prove they are a man. And that to me is what hip hop is all about.


Posted by Jayx1 on Nov-12-2006 17:25:

quote:
Originally posted by crazedcanuck
It's funny how a lot of people on this site, and in general like to draw a dividing line with an air of superiority between dance clubs and hip-hop ones.

What you fail to grasp is that those big people dressed all in black providing security, and that skinny sketchbag you get your drugs from, are in the very least connected to organized crime, and @ worst have their own guns and knives on them, and get them in quite easily because they are employees of the club.

I've seen guns in every major EDM club over the years, often while in the offices or hanging out with the employees and regulars.

There is a reason some people wear a jacket in a sweaty place, and it ain't fashion.


OK maybe but how often do they use them? Seriously? I suspect "real" gangsters only use them as a last resort and are a bit smarter with them as opposed to the wannabes that shoot up the place to prove they are a man. And that to me is what hip hop is all about.


Posted by crazedcanuck on Nov-12-2006 17:31:

quote:
Originally posted by Jayx1
willing to bet it was a fine hip hop establisment LOL


I've seen guns @ the Docks on more than 1 occassion.

Usually in the posession of promoters and security, or their shady friends.

I was @ Spin Cat and ENVY for the shootings in 99/00, and have seen guns in plenty of other major establishments that most everyone on this site are patrons of.

The only difference between EDM clubs and hip-hop ones is that in one case it's the patrons carrying, the other it's the staff and inner circle.

Also, this was a stabbing from I read Jay, which the Ginos and Eastern Euros love to do. Hardly the sole domain of the black man.

Thugs come in all shapes and colours.


Posted by Jayx1 on Nov-12-2006 17:33:

im not talking about race here. The white thug wannabes are just as guilty. But its the music the brings out people with that sort of mentality. Spin Cat was a rare incident especially considering how many parties were going on back then. And it was also the hole of the holes. The hip hop incidents happening now are at some pretty mainstream places.

in the 90s you RARELY if ever heard about shootings downtown. They were always in scarborough and rexdale. What changed at the turn of the century downtown? Hmmmm id have to say music format.


Posted by capo tutti di on Nov-12-2006 18:18:

Personally I hate this "gino" reference. It was made up for Italians from the previous generations dub which was "guido". 90% of the time ppl who label ppl "ginos" are kids with spikey hair who are arabic or middle eastern which has nothing to do with Italy. Todays "ginos" or "vaginos" lol need a new name, too many times are their MangiaCakes taking an already bad stereotype and making us look worse. Its like branding a group of dark Indians who commit crimes "black". Its just a pissoff how certain cultures or races play off another who are totally unrelated and are a digrace and wananbes in the worst sense.

Sorry I had to

Vent

I do agree though at EDM clubs people are carrying weapons, why? Drugs are a cash business, and a territoral one and we all know that the bouncers and/or management get a cut or perks for letting the club dealer set up shop inside. I believe the mindset here is "just in case", where in a hip hop club it would be "If such and such happens I'm going to", almost looking for something.

There is a corealation between music and attitude in all music, hip hop promotes good times, going out on a weekend and partying like we all want to do, and well "gangsta rap" is just that, no need to sugar coat it in one song you can smack 80 bitches and kill 1000 fools.EDM scene has its shit too, more along the lines of drug use and your cornocpoia of people, from all backrounds,ethnic,sexual or whatever, which isn't bad to some but kind of too much for others.

Once again its not black people at these clubs or any race in particular theres fucked up people from all races and colors its the seeds that are planted in a corrupt mind, mixed with a little intoxicant add a gangsta rap tune and it could spell violence.


Posted by exstasie on Nov-12-2006 18:18:

quote:
Originally posted by Jayx1
im not talking about race here. The white thug wannabes are just as guilty. But its the music the brings out people with that sort of mentality. Spin Cat was a rare incident especially considering how many parties were going on back then. And it was also the hole of the holes. The hip hop incidents happening now are at some pretty mainstream places.

in the 90s you RARELY if ever heard about shootings downtown. They were always in scarborough and rexdale. What changed at the turn of the century downtown? Hmmmm id have to say music format.


+1

I understand that its not just a race thing either, but hip-hop and thug dominated clubs have a higher risk then a normal EDM club of that happening.
The risk is that alot more individuals might be carrying these weapons at these hip hop clubs incase one of their boys gets into trouble or something like that.
Whenever I got out clubbing to an EDM type club, i feel a lot safer in my mind then if I were to go to some hip-hop club (which I hate going to).

But still, the violence in the parking lots is something to worry about as its the common grounds for everyone. Espcially after a night of partying when many people are intoxicated and become irrational and don't think of the consequences.


PS. Toronto is the 5th Largest in North America if you include Mexico City. I'm pretty sure the only other cities that are larger are NYC, LA and Chicago.


Posted by capo tutti di on Nov-12-2006 18:22:

Honestly even in parking lot situations the best thing I know to do is just walk away...for many reasons, even if you have more people or may seem like you could crush, the guys instigating, you really don't know whose carrying what, or who these guys are..and ultimatley in these type of situations its never worth it, let the animals act like animals.


Posted by *~LiSa-LoO~* on Nov-12-2006 18:29:

Re: More violence in clubland

quote:
Originally posted by tatgirl


Fucking dispecable. I didn't hear about the gunfire earlier in the week either. I hope these people go to jail for a long time. That's really sad to hear.


Posted by Jayx1 on Nov-12-2006 18:30:

quote:
Originally posted by capo tutti di
Personally I hate this "gino" reference. It was made up for Italians from the previous generations dub which was "guido". 90% of the time ppl who label ppl "ginos" are kids with spikey hair who are arabic or middle eastern which has nothing to do with Italy. Todays "ginos" or "vaginos" lol need a new name, too many times are their MangiaCakes taking an already bad stereotype and making us look worse. Its like branding a group of dark Indians who commit crimes "black". Its just a pissoff how certain cultures or races play off another who are totally unrelated and are a digrace and wananbes in the worst sense.

Sorry I had to

Vent

I do agree though at EDM clubs people are carrying weapons, why? Drugs are a cash business, and a territoral one and we all know that the bouncers and/or management get a cut or perks for letting the club dealer set up shop inside. I believe the mindset here is "just in case", where in a hip hop club it would be "If such and such happens I'm going to", almost looking for something.

There is a corealation between music and attitude in all music, hip hop promotes good times, going out on a weekend and partying like we all want to do, and well "gangsta rap" is just that, no need to sugar coat it in one song you can smack 80 bitches and kill 1000 fools.EDM scene has its shit too, more along the lines of drug use and your cornocpoia of people, from all backrounds,ethnic,sexual or whatever, which isn't bad to some but kind of too much for others.

Once again its not black people at these clubs or any race in particular theres fucked up people from all races and colors its the seeds that are planted in a corrupt mind, mixed with a little intoxicant add a gangsta rap tune and it could spell violence.


Tell you what... u stop using the offensive term "mangia cake" and ill stop saying gino. NOTE: We are all canadian who are we fooling here?

But i agree that its all about mentality that the music brings out.


Posted by capo tutti di on Nov-12-2006 18:35:

Dancing Dude

Hey sorry man your right with the mangiacake thing, that true I would actually only use it against someone literally taking the culture and shitting on it like the segment of clowns listed in my above post does, and yes i agree I'm a Canadian first!


Posted by Jayx1 on Nov-12-2006 18:55:

quote:
Originally posted by capo tutti di
Hey sorry man your right with the mangiacake thing, that true I would actually only use it against someone literally taking the culture and shitting on it like the segment of clowns listed in my above post does, and yes i agree I'm a Canadian first!


no worries gino! LOL (just kidding)


Posted by capo tutti di on Nov-12-2006 19:00:

ohhhhhhhh lol ya I'll take that one on the arm, but calling me a gino is like calling dicaprio a gino! its non applicable lol


Posted by ItalianPoiSon on Nov-12-2006 19:03:

quote:
Originally posted by SPANIARD
I'm not defending this happening, and I do believe we should care about what's going on, but it surprises me how surprised some people in the posts are when hearing about these things. We live in the 4th or 5th (can't remember exactly) biggest city in North America. We have millions of people in the city and plenty more tourists coming in every day. No matter how nice of a reputation we have historically, it's just nearly impossible with that amount of people NOT to have the odd person do something ridiculous.


I'VE BEEN SAYIN THIS FOR YEARS.......FINALY
MORE PPL = MORE POLICE
IT ONLY MAKES SENSE


Posted by AC-Milan on Nov-12-2006 19:44:

quote:
Originally posted by ItalianPoiSon
I'VE BEEN SAYIN THIS FOR YEARS.......FINALY
MORE PPL = MORE POLICE
IT ONLY MAKES SENSE


and much more tougher laws, so that before these shmucks would wanna use their guns, they'd stop and think of consequences


Posted by capo tutti di on Nov-12-2006 19:48:

Remember back in the day when real men settled it with a dance off before there was "gangsta lean" there was a "b-boy" stance...fuck guns.


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