A friend just called asking if I had heard anything about a shooting today in the middle of the Carnival - I haven't so hopefully it is just a rumor (she had heard it from someone else). Has anyone else heard anything?
It occured next to Keno market. We heard the shots and thought it was a string if fire crackers until the sirens started
Spoke with a few eye witnesses it involved a car chase on Calle 13 ending with the shooting. After those facts everything else we heard was different depending on which person was telling the story. Having seen the bullet holes in the walls, the wrecked cars, and blood on the sidewalks, I feel very sad for the good people of Penasco who's lives will be made even more difficult by this stupid act of violence.
I could not make any sense of the translated article. I do know that if or when this makes the Arizona news this will have an impact just in time for Spring Break.
All the cops around,plus army,plus marines and they get away? A Blue Cherokee with a strap on emergency light bar might have made a cop take notice in the states...sort of makes you wonder about stopping the family car the next time the Po Po put the lights on you in Mexico.
I heard about the car show on the Rocky Point Rambling show (noon to 2:00pm on saturday) and wanted to go check out the car show since I ADORE old cars. Glad i did not go check it out. I did have to get some meds for my dog from a pharmacy and heard some sirens and when I asked someone in the store they said the police were shutting down the streets for the parade. Hope no one was hurt.
In reading the translated article, am I correct in that there is an insinuation that Arizona deliberately sent these guys to shoot up the place in order to disrupt Spring Break??
My god, they must be smokin' the same crack they are selling! Absolutely ridiculous.
Playaperro - thanks for taking the time after your race. I had a hard time w/ the translation as well, and I also got the gist of what Stuart read...I hope that was one of those things "lost in translation"
Well the writer was pointing out the undeniable fact that the rightwing Taliban crazies known locally as the Arizona Republican State senate majority gain from events such as this one.The gun evolved most likely came from a paperless purchase at a gun show by a criminal made rich by Arizonans thirst for drugs.These facts made the writer go a bit ballistic.I think a drug gang losing the territorial battle in the area could have started this fight but most likely it was gangsters from different sides meeting at the wrong place at the wrong time.Tucson has had problems at car club shows and now you always see cops at them...just smart police work which TPD is known for practicing..
Stuart said:
In reading the translated article, am I correct in that there is an insinuation that Arizona deliberately sent these guys to shoot up the place in order to disrupt Spring Break??
My god, they must be smokin' the same crack they are selling! Absolutely ridiculous.
What I read basically is the one man who was wounded was followed to the hospital and shot 4 times until dead. I have no interest in translating this completely because this is enough fact for me.
I hate to see this happen in my own neighborhood especially before spring break. This is the second time they have followed someone to the hospital to finish the job. Maybe they will figure this out in time.
I left my wife down there and am not afraid of what else may happen but I am afraid of what this is going to do to the economy in RP. It could ruin the small spring break that is expected
In reading the translated article, am I correct in that there is an insinuation that Arizona deliberately sent these guys to shoot up the place in order to disrupt Spring Break??
My god, they must be smokin' the same crack they are selling! Absolutely ridiculous.
No Stuart, there is no mention of any involvement of the US in any way, shape or form, however I will say it again, the internet translator are the worst things to trust on, unless you are paying good money for a translator software, if there really exist one that does a good job at all!!
No Stuart, there is no mention of any involvement of the US in any way, shape or form, however I will say it again, the internet translator are the worst things to trust on, unless you are paying good money for a translator software, if there really exist one that does a good job at all!!
This article is different than the earlier one Ink. Did you read the first one that playaperro posted?
Time to lift the band on carrying concealed weapons in Mexico, seams like the government guys dont want to use their guns, its up to the citizens to protect their own life.
I was there at CJ's just seconds before all this took place. I seen it happen but then hit the deck to avoid bullet in my body. I will try to attach pictures not sure if I know how to do that or not.
I was wondering why there was a roadblock Sat. morning when I came down. It was a few miles outside town...and they were checking every vehicle coming in and going out. A little late?????
I was there at CJ's just seconds before all this took place. I seen it happen but then hit the deck to avoid bullet in my body. I will try to attach pictures not sure if I know how to do that or not.
Did the army or police fire off any shots, also was there shots only from the jeep?
0 Read this in the AZ Republic on line, This is what is sad about these shootings. It was a comment on stories "should we let the kids go to RP"
I was in Rocky Point this weekend and in the past week there have been 2 gun shootouts in the streets.
I was on the corner of Calle 13 and the marina road when 2 trucks crashed and jumped out and shot at each other with machine guns about 100 rounds. I was right there when it happened. it made me want to come home right then. The group i was with we all hit floor and praying none of would get hit by any stray bullets. it was like being in the movies. I hope they get all the violent drug wars under control. I was just glad no one got killed.
Did the army or police fire off any shots, also was there shots only from the jeep?
The police did nothing. No gunfire from the police. there were 3 police standing right there and almost got ran over by the white truck.
The police hit the ground so they would not be hit with gun fire.
I was at the Pinacate Condos when it happened and went to speak with a couple of friends (who were witnesses to the shooting) about an hour after it happened. Both said that only the man in the truck was hit who then ran to the beach where he collapsed and was then transported to th hospital in an ambulance. Extremely fortunate that no one else was hit considering the amount of people that were in the area for the car show.
There have been rumors, that I have not been able to confirm, that the gunmen went to the hospital and finished the wounded man off shortly after he was delivered to the hospital. With the police and military respone to the scene it woulde be very disconcerting if they went directly to the hospital, killed the man, and still got away. Can anyone confirm if that actually happened ?
After it happened it was amazing how quickly Calle 13 returned to a "business as usual" status. For my part it does not deter me from returning to enjoy PP. But a daytime shooting in a tourist area is very bad indeed.
I was down this weekend but had no idea anything like this had happened until I returned home and read it here on the forum. We did not go to Carnival, nor get anywhere near Calle 13. I don't fear going down to RP at all and go all the time, however, I would not attend public events or gatherings there specifically because this may happen and the stray bullet theory.
How has this not made phoenix news? Im surprised that with spring break next week that we havent heard of a phantom road block or new flu strain that will make you shit for weeks or something. This would have been a perfect opportunity to absolutely pound RP in the butt and keep the MONEY in America. Someone blew that. Epic fail.
Is it worth the risk to start bringing a heater to RP? It would be pretty hot if an American got caught with a .380 or something personal and caught a case. Give an American 20 years in prison for having a nine on them when all this shit is going down. I know some of you old timer CHOLLA BAY guys have brought down heaters and have them stored away in the house, anyone want to comment on hypothetically having a heater tucked away at your place in RP?
Don't do it...I know a guy that did a year for a box of bullets...On the brighter side he lost weight and learned Spanish.
Mexico Joe said:
Is it worth the risk to start bringing a heater to RP? It would be pretty hot if an American got caught with a .380 or something personal and caught a case. Give an American 20 years in prison for having a nine on them when all this shit is going down. I know some of you old timer CHOLLA BAY guys have brought down heaters and have them stored away in the house, anyone want to comment on hypothetically having a heater tucked away at your place in RP?
what do you mean? I used my oil filled heater everytime I went to RP this winter, it was great!! not only Cholla Bay people are allowed heaters in RP!! I even have a wood stove and central heating, is there something I am missing? Kenny could you break this down and explain it so it makes sense to others? :o
~~~HAPPY~~~ you are welcome to expose your ideas here too!! :hairout:
what do you mean? I used my oil filled heater everytime I went to RP this winter, it was great!! not only Cholla Bay people are allowed heaters in RP!! I even have a wood stove and central heating, is there something I am missing? Kenny could you break this down and explain it so it makes sense to others? :o
~~~HAPPY~~~ you are welcome to expose your ideas here too!! :hairout:
Yes, it is interestig that apparently Mexico can pass a federal law that prohibits or modifys to the extreme, a constitutionally guaranteed right without changing the constitution. Pancho Villa is probably rolling over in his grave. Of course after what happened to him he might now support gun control !
I love reposting that picture! Hey I don't hate "The Monkey on a Jetski" in fact even though i spend my time 60 miles south of RP I value most of "the monkey on a jetskis" input on this board and all the good stuff he does for the community of Puerto Penasco.
Kenny said:
Why did you take what I said to you, and twist it to look like I said it to Joe?...That's three!
You are delusional HAPPY, and such a numb skull you wouldn't feel a hook if it was sticking out your head from ear to ear!
Your grade for that CORNY one, ~ ~ ~ :fail:
~ ~ ~ That last HOOK of mine that you got GOOD ! ! ! ~ ~ ~ well you must have hit the double HOOK set up that I sent down, ~ ~ ~ because the lower HOOK is in your ```ASS ```:lol: :lol: :lol: ~ ~ ~
Sorry that I haven't responded to all the fun in this thread.....my gosh...the various "characters" that have banded together at my expense....I'm so glad I was able to bring these disparate "characters" together on a common cause that they all agree on!!!:moon:
I had more important things to do.....my daughter was down from Seattle....and we spent a great 2 days in Penasco.....unfortunately, I wasn't able to test out my anti-cartel weaponry....you knoew, those balloons filled with diesel and my super soaker also filled with diesel fuel....we hit town after all the excitement was over down off Calle 13 :stir:
I may have to steal that monkee on a jetski and use it for my avatar!!!:rofl::rofl:Oops....spoke too soon...Jerry has already laid claim to it.....probably fits him better than me anyway!:aagh:
Well, I believe I just caught a couple of ~~ :fish:~~:fish:~~:fish:~~probably the biggest fishes in the vast sea, "stripped Kenny" and "large mouth ~~~HAPPY~~~" :rofl::rofl: :-o
Mmmmmm!!! next time I walk the street of such a dangerous place I will be carring a "cold" one, if you know what I mean!!!
Well, I believe I just caught a couple of ~~ :fish:~~:fish:~~:fish:~~probably the biggest fishes in the vast sea, "stripped Kenny" and "large mouth ~~~HAPPY~~~" :rofl::rofl: :-o
Mmmmmm!!! next time I walk the street of such a dangerous place I will be carring a "cold" one, if you know what I mean!!!
Since jerry already using the monkey on the jet ski!!
A good friend of mine sent me a monkey for my avatar....at least I thought he WAS my friend:rofl:...but I think it would work better for Jerry than me....unfortunately this is a family site...and Stuart would probably ban me for using it!
I think I got that same monkey picture on my cell phone LOL my oh my I wonder who sent that monkey picture ??? shhhhhhhh secret
rockyptjoe said:
A good friend of mine sent me a monkey for my avatar....at least I thought he WAS my friend:rofl:...but I think it would work better for Jerry than me....unfortunately this is a family site...and Stuart would probably ban me for using it!
~ ~ ~ That last HOOK of mine that you got GOOD ! ! ! ~ ~ ~ well you must have hit the double HOOK set up that I sent down, ~ ~ ~ because the lower HOOK is in your ```ASS ```:lol: :lol: :lol: ~ ~ ~
```Corny Kenny, ``` hey we have a ryme here ```
``` OK, we have the Pigeon Coops, we have the Monkey on a jet ski, & now we have
``` Corny Kenny ``` & Corny he is ! ! ! :lol: :lol: :lol:
```I bet that he be AFRAID, of mirrors, cause when he looks in one he starts, :lol: :lol: :lol:
```BTW``` notice when I slap the "HOOKS" to him, ``` like above ``` he goes into hiding, like rite now, :lol: :lol: :lol:
Just in Rare footage of why the bad guys got away in the calle 13 shooting event. The Mexican army had the bad guys in there site's but !!!!! Well the video tells the story better then words can... Have a look http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klo0ZvJQdyo
Just in Rare footage of why the bad guys got away in the calle 13 shooting event. The Mexican army had the bad guys in there site's but !!!!! Well the video tells the story better then words can... Have a look http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klo0ZvJQdyo