December 9, 200421 yr http://www.nbc4i.com/news/3983630/detail.html COLUMBUS, Ohio -- At least five people died and two others were wounded after a shooting at a Columbus nightclub on Wednesday night, NBC 4 reported. FeedRoom Nightclub Shooting? The shooting took place shortly after 10 p.m. at Alrosa Villa, located at 5055 Sinclair Road. Two members of the heavy metal band Damageplan were reportedly shot and killed, including Dimebag Darrell, formerly with the band Pantera, NBC 4's David Wayne reported. The other band member's name was not released. The alleged gunman also died at the scene, Wayne reported. Shortly after the band began playing its first song, a man reportedly ran onto the stage and began shooting, according to a witness who identified himself as Sean. Some members of the audience reportedly thought the man running onto the stage with a gun was part of the band's act, NBC 4's Erin Tate reported. Witnesses said that several shots were fired at the band. Witnesses said that a bouncer at the club tackled the alleged gunman before that person was shot and killed. It was unclear as to whom shot the alleged gunman. NBC 4 reported that of the surviving victims, one person was in critical condition while the other was in fair condition. Several others were treated at the scene, suffering from various injuries. Alrosa Villa is a popular north Columbus nightspot for young adults, featuring rock and heavy metal bands, NBC 4 reported. According to the band's Web site, Damageplan was touring nationally. It performed in Buffalo, N.Y., on Tuesday night and had a concert scheduled in Flint, Mich., on Thursday. Damageplan featured former Pantera artists Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul. The pair were joined by vocalist Patrick Lachman and bassist Bobzilla, according to their Web site. Awful news, I guess rumor has it Vinnie Paul (who was another former member of Pantera) is also among the dead.... Yikes....
December 9, 200421 yr I hope you are kidding and this just a bad bad BAAAAAAAAAD joke Dimebag Darrell cant die im seriously saddened by this holy sh*t
December 9, 200421 yr Author No Joke, here's another link: http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/a...club_shooting_3 COLUMBUS, Ohio - A man walked onstage in a crowded nightclub during a rock concert Wednesday night and opened fire, killing at least four people and wounding at least two others before he was shot to death by police, authorities said. ? The man began shooting during the show at the Alrosa Villa and opened fire on members of the heavy metal band Damageplan just after they had begun playing, a witness said. The witness said the gunman initially sought out the band's guitarist, who went by the name "Dimebag Darrel." According to the band's Web site, the guitarist is a former member of the heavy metal band Pantera. Columbus police spokesman Sgt. Brent Mull said a police officer shot and killed the gunman. It wasn't immediately clear whether the officer was already at the show or had responded to an emergency call. Authorities didn't immediately provide the identities of the victims. The witness, 22-year-old Chris Couch, said the shooting occurred about 30 seconds after Damageplan had begun playing. Couch, who was standing about 30 feet away from the stage, noticed a man wearing a hooded sweatshirt and hockey jersey walk up to the stage, followed by a bouncer and another club employee. The man in the jersey climbed onto the stage, started yelling and shot the guitarist five or six times at close range, Couch said. Couch said the gunman also shot a bouncer who pulled him off the musician. At that point, Couch and a friend headed for the exit along with a tide of hundreds of fans. "It was definitely a grudge. It was against something," Couch said. Amanda Stankus, 19, who attended the show with Couch, said she initially thought the shooting was part of the show. "I just saw the guitarist fall down, and we decided to get out of there," said Stankus.
December 9, 200421 yr Author Vinnie Paul too? ... can't be real 630590[/snapback] Not confirmed yet, but I guess it's all but confirmed that he was among the dead as well....
December 9, 200421 yr wow ... forget about going to concerts in peace now this country is just getting ridiculous how can someone kill Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul ... how just how? sad
December 9, 200421 yr Alas... things like this happen in the music industry, no genre is immune to it. Hope that they're souls are in a restful place!
December 9, 200421 yr Only a matter of time something like this happens at a sporting event. :plain 630612[/snapback] SHHHHHHHH......it happened outside Wrigley a few years ago...............but SHHHHHHH......... it's a big secret the tribune company will come after you......... :plain
December 9, 200421 yr Vinnie Paul too? ... can't be real 630590[/snapback] Not confirmed yet, but I guess it's all but confirmed that he was among the dead as well.... I haven't read anything saying Vinny got killed, too. Everything I've read said it was Darrell, 3 other fans, and the shooter that got killed.
December 9, 200421 yr Only a matter of time something like this happens at a sporting event. :plain 630612[/snapback] SHHHHHHHH......it happened outside Wrigley a few years ago...............but SHHHHHHH......... it's a big secret the tribune company will come after you......... :plain 630753[/snapback] Yeah I remember that. But I mean inside a stadium. They don't check you for stuff. At least not at Pro Player, the ODC, the AAA, the O-Dome and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. I guess I can't speak for the places I don't go. But I know if I wanted to I could have something in my waistband since they never check. Just saying... I find it funny our society is sooooo paranoid yet there are some things they won't do and remain a reactive socitey rather than proactive.
December 9, 200421 yr Shot to death by police? That rarely happens, that scene must have been horrific.
December 10, 200421 yr What did Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul do to warrent being shot? 631013[/snapback] Wrong place, wrong time.
December 10, 200421 yr Author Vinnie Paul too? ... can't be real 630590[/snapback] Not confirmed yet, but I guess it's all but confirmed that he was among the dead as well.... I haven't read anything saying Vinny got killed, too. Everything I've read said it was Darrell, 3 other fans, and the shooter that got killed. 630765[/snapback] I was going on a reliable source, I guess Vinny Paul was shot, but survived is the official report.
December 10, 200421 yr What did Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul do to warrent being shot? 631013[/snapback] Wrong place, wrong time. 631074[/snapback] From what I read, this guy was out for Darrell as his chief target. The article on mtv.com said the witnesses heard him yell something about Pantera before opening fire.
December 10, 200421 yr it makes me wanna puke. Pantera was a big part of my life growing up and Dimebag was the man. The guy was only 38. RIP http://www.neonblonde.com/030301ASKA%20at%20J.Gilligan's/images/Dimebag%20Darrell%20playin%20Daryl%20Norton's%20guitar_jpg.jpg
December 10, 200421 yr apparently he said somnething like this "you broke up pantera.... you ruined my life.... what about phil??? he needs heroin money..." RIP
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