And So We Wait...

And hope...that The Mayor's office and City Hall will FINALLY come to the table and work towards solutions to stop the violence in our city...Unfortunately, that waiting has cost more young lives: (Credit CBS5 News):

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Violence rocked the city of Richmond Monday night, with five separate shootings leaving two dead. According to Richmond police Captain Alec Griffin, the shootings occurred between 7:22 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. and appear completely unrelated.

The victims include a 17-year-old girl who is listed in extremely critical condition and a 15-year-old boy who is recovering from serious, multiple gunshot wounds.

Also, a 26-year-old man is dead from multiple wounds and another 26-year-old is fighting life-threatening injuries. The first attack occurred on Hilltop Mall Road near Robert H. Miller Drive.

The 17-year-old girl was driving with a 21-year-old Richmond man when someone opened fire on the vehicle. The girl was hit, and her companion drove her to Doctor's Hospital in San Pablo where she received preliminary treatment before being flown to John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek, according to the police report.

The second incident turned fatal for a Richmond man who was walking in the 500 block of Bissell Avenue around 8:25 p.m.

Witnesses told police the shooter walked up to the victim and shot him several times. Bystanders drove him to the hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after.Forty-three minutes later, a 15-year-old boy was riding his bike around 6th Street and Lucas Avenue when he was hit by gunfire. Witnesses reported multiple shots fired and likely multiple weapons.

According to Griffin, police do not know if the boy was the intended target.

The fourth shooting occurred at 9:34 p.m. in the 5400 block of Gately Avenue, police reported. The 26-year-old victim was in a silver PT Cruiser when a white Oldsmobile Aurora occupied by several people drove past, made a U-turn and opened fire on the vehicle. The man was shot in the chest and was last listed as fighting life-threatening injuries.

According to Griffin, Richmond police have no more information on this wave of violence. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Richmond communications center at (510) 233-1214 or the anonymous tip line at 232-TIPS (8477).
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TAZER NOTE: It was said on KTVU this morning that some are wondering where this wave of violence came from, since there's been a "lull in violence" lately...pardon our Creole here, but WTF? How long has TWO DAYS been a "lull in violence"?

How much more will it take before we see another meltdown or all out anarchy on our streets as people revolt against the city structure? Do we have to roll caskets into the city hall chambers with a body count board before they get it?

Chief Mangus has called an 11am press conference. The Tazer will keep you updated.