29 bullets put KC basketball program on hold

[proud2BlibKansan]

Kansas City suspended its adult basketball program at the Westport Roanoke Community Center after a shootout among players in the parking lot Tuesday that injured one man.

City officials said the adult program that welcomed basketball players for pickup games on Tuesday nights was suspended indefinitely while officials review security improvements for the center at 3601 Roanoke Road.

The shooting occurred just before 8 p.m. after a fight broke out in the gym, stemming from a hard foul, said police and city officials. More than a dozen players rolled outside and the dispute continued in the parking lot. At least two men fired at each other, unloading 29 bullets that struck three vehicles and one man in the thigh. One gunman fled in a white car.

Mark Bowland, manager of Kansas City’s community services, said he was exploring ideas that could improve safety at the center, including hiring off-duty police officers, opening a police substation at the center or inviting members of anti-crime groups to work at the center. They might also add procedures, such as requiring the presentation of a driver’s license or identification card, before players can participate.

Another option: cancel the program. But Bowland said he is trying to avoid that.


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[shenmue]

1. Sad

Sad sad sad.

Tired of violence.

[proud2BlibKansan]

4. And this is not a crime infested neighborhood.

[liberal N proud]

2. Maybe if everyone had guns the shooters would been afraid to shoot anyone.

All we need is more guns.

[RC]

3. Just have a bin just inside the door,

with various kinds of guns in it, in case you forget to bring your own, or think you might need a spare before you leave.
Remember to return it when you leave, for next time. That should insure peaceful playing.