Hardcore Crews Battle In Lakewood - 23 Arrested

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  • As we arrived at the scene of the crime at 6:40pm.

  • The police had retained witnesses/suspects in 5 groups that led from Countant down to West 114.

  • Witnesses stand around waiting to talk with police.

  • The scene of the crime.

  • Looking east where everyone came from and returned to.

  • Bands begin packing up their insturments.

  • Looking east from the Foundry you can see the ambulances and police cars still coming into the area.

  • This is the alley they came down to spring their attack.

  • Weapons and blood found back in the alley, behind CVS Pharmacy.

  • Another ambulance leaves the scene.

  • The Foundry 11729 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107

  • Rayshawn Williams and Alexandria Wagner, standing where they witnessed the attack.

  • The club never closed, as no violence had happened in the club. The stories of it starting there and spilling out on the streets were not true.

  • Brother's Lounge in Cleveland. Lakewood Police had another group of white males in black clothing rounded up there. This is where the entire group got together the first time.

  • Toyia Malaieb who also witnessed the shooting and attack.

  • The car's window was shot out, and you can see a shell casing marked.

  • A shell casing waiting to be collected.

  • Blood.

  • You can see where 4 other casings were but already collected.

  • As we left, they were still busy.

  • The Foundry still open at midnight.

  • At midnight they were still collecting evidence and talking with witnesses.

  • Police with evidence bags.

  • Blood on the street. This led east down Detroit Ave.

  • Spectators watch.

  • Workers in the club wait to get their cars at 1 am.

  • Now That's Class 11213 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102

  • Easter morning the day after. A little window glass in the parking lot.

  • Flyers for upcoming shows.

  • A man walks his dog past the scene of the war.

  • The alley where 50 scary white guys with guns and machetes came running down.

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