Guy sees 30 - 40 gang members fighting... what's his first thought?

[Jeeebus]

Gee, this looks interesting, think I'll check it out...

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KMSP) -
A man and three boys remain in custody following the near-fatal beating of a St. Paul man who came across a large, gang-related brawl as he walked home, police say.

Ray Widstrand, 26, was hospitalized in critical condition with potentially fatal brain swelling.

Witnesses told police Widstrand was attacked for no reason, and his family members were baffled by the news. Speaking to FOX 9 News, family members said the last few days have felt like a bad dream.

"He's a very compassionate and caring person," said his father, Peter, "and those who are lucky enough to know him know just how smart and caring and witty he can be."

Widstrand's family told FOX 9 he had moved into his own apartment near Minnehaha and Preble in the Dayton's Bluff neighborhood a couple of months ago. He loved his job as a master control operator for a public access channel in White Bear Lake.

"He was my big brother. We are so close. There [are] really no words to describe it. Still in shock," said his sister Alice.

Police say Widstrand was walking home last Sunday night when he came across 30 to 40 young gang members fighting in the street. When he tried to walk through the crowd, he was knocked to the ground, hit and stomped on. Police say someone even took off his pants and went through his pockets before leaving him unconscious and bleeding. All this took place just a block away from the Eastern District Police Headquarters.

"I was at lunch and someone came and said I had a call from police. I couldn't believe it." recalled Widstrand's mother, Linda. "They asked was I Ray's mother? Then, they told me he'd been in accident or something. I couldn't believe it."

Since the beating, Widstrand has undergone two surgeries to relieve swelling in his brain, but he remains in a medically-induced coma at Regions Hospital. Doctors say even if he survives, he'll most likely have permanent brain damage.

"I don't understand why anyone would do that to another person. They'll have to answer that question," Peter Widstrand said.

Family members hope the four people arrested by police may be able to provide some answers. At this point, one man and three teenagers are in custody, but investigators say more arrests could be on the way.

Meanwhile, Widstrand's family hopes he'll make a full recovery and they say he gets better with every day that goes by.

"Its hard to see anyone in that position but to see a sibling. There's really no words to describe that feeling," Alice said. "He's loved by his friends, loved by his co-workers -- everyone who knew him. He could bring a smile to your face."

Police charged Isaac Maiden with assault and aggravated robbery. They say all the arrestees are members of the East Side Boys or their younger off-shoot, the Ham Crazy Gangs.

http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/23103986/4-arrested-for-near-fatal-beating-of-st-paul-man

Hadn't heard about this. I'm never one for blaming the victim, but what the hell was this guy thinking? It's nighttime, 40 people are fighting on the street, and your inclination is to make your way through the crowd? If I had a concealed bazooka on me I'd still turn around and walk the other way.

Hopefully these little shits are arrested and this guy recovers.




Again, we have proved that the the subject of racism seems to rear it ugly head whenever one of these types of threads are posted.

Many of the posters here are just not mature enough to discuss this subject without racism, being injected into the topic of discussion.



This is a prime example, (posting this type of thread), that defines insanity.

Doing the same thing over and over again, expecting different results.

(No insult to the OP though )


esquared
Anandtech Forum Director

 

[Jodell88]

Stupidity ++

 

[dank69]

Should have tried to break it up.

 

[dighn]

that's a pretty stupid thing to do if that's how it happened. but those animals/sub-human need to be shot.

 

[KeithTalent]

That's ham crazy!

KT

 

[JTsyo]

"He was my big brother. We are so close. There [are] really no words to describe it. Still in shock," said his sister Alice.

Come on Alice, he's not dead yet, have faith.

 

[highland145]

Come on Alice, he's not dead yet, have faith.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=dGFXGwHsD_A&t=54

 

[boochi]

Were the perps black?

 

[highland145]

Eastside Boyz Ham and the Ham Crazy Gang.....:hmm:


Warning: Jeeebus bait thread.....ban stick ready, mods on alert

 

[techs]

My first thought is the guys an idiot.

 

[GundamW]

Wait, you mean the two gangs didn't suddenly start to dance while he was walking thru?

Michael Jackson and Weird Al lied to me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym0hZG-zNOk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcJjMnHoIBI

 

[WilliamM2]

"and those who are lucky enough to know him know just how smart and caring and witty he can be."

They might be rethinking the "smart" part.

 

[Josh123]

So did he break up the initial fight? If yes then he sounds like a swell guy.

 

[highland145]

So did he break up the initial fight? If yes then he sounds like a swell guy.

Really used his head.

 

[MontyAC]

Either he was too stupid or too brave for his own good.

 

[Jeeebus]

Warning: Jeeebus bait thread.....ban stick ready, mods on alert

Even with the warning, some ATOT member is inevitably going to go there.

 

[Platypus]

Is this another one of those threads where assholes use words like savages and animals which is really secret (fucking blatant and trite) code for them talking about black people? 'Cause if so, we really could use a lot more of those kinda threads around here.

There really is such a lack of them.

 

[dank69]

Is this another one of those threads where assholes use words like savages and animals which is really secret (fucking blatant and trite) code for them talking about black people? 'Cause if so, we really could use a lot more of those kinda threads around here.

There really is such a lack of them.

Don't forget sub-human.

 

[halik]

Minnesota has gangs?

 

[Platypus]

Don't forget sub-human.

Sorry you're right. Any others I forgot? I suppose I could just do a forum search for BlahBlahYouToo posts to build up our little thesaurus.

 

[IronWing]

It's like how every Charles Bronson movie really would have ended.

 

[SlickSnake]

Yea, when I see a street fight, my first instinct is going to be to walk through the middle of it ...

What, was the guy texting or something with headphones on and not paying attention to the screaming and bonecracking?

 

[dighn]

Is this another one of those threads where assholes use words like savages and animals which is really secret (fucking blatant and trite) code for them talking about black people? 'Cause if so, we really could use a lot more of those kinda threads around here.

There really is such a lack of them.

trash is trash. if they behave like animals i'll call them animals. doesn't matter what race it is. if that reinforces certain stereotypes, too bad.

Not here, you won't.

Perknose
Forum Director

 

[Absolution75]

hmm, not surprised. Lots of thugs in St Paul & the surrounding areas. Last time I was there I got held up at gunpoint... mmmf

 

[Red Squirrel]

I'd take note of the location, casually get away from the area and go home then call the cops to report it.

Really retarded to go see lol.

Or record it and put it on youtube! lol. can totally see people do that.