US: Two gangs fight each other, killing 9 people

(Baonghean.vn) - Texas news agency reported that on Sunday, May 17, a clash between two motorcycle gangs at a parking lot in Waco city left 9 people dead and many others injured.

The clash between two gangs took place in the parking lot of the Central Texas Markel shopping center, said Sgt. Patrick Swanton. The parties attacked each other with baseball bats and knives before using guns. When police arrived, members of both gangs had left the scene.

The scene of a fight between two gangs in the parking lot of the Central Texas Markel shopping center on May 17. Photo: AP

Sergeant Swanton said police had recovered more than 100 firearms at the scene. Police are currently combing through surveillance footage from around the scene to determine which cars were involved in the shooting. Witnesses have also been moved to safety.

The area where the shooting took place was cordoned off immediately and authorities asked people not to go to the scene. The Waco police Facebook page posted: “People are asked to avoid the Central Texas Markel Mall as the area is currently unsafe. Police will continue to make arrests for anyone passing through the area carrying a weapon.” A source said that an armed person was later arrested.

Waco, a city in southern Texas, has a population of about 129,000. In 1993, a fierce battle between members of a cult and the FBI took place in the city. The battle left 74 people dead. After that event, Waco was under siege for 50 days.

Chu Thanh -according to Le Monde 18/5