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Lack Of Security Thought To Be Main Factor
Two men were shot, critically injuring one and killing another, in Lawrence, KS early Sunday morning. The two men were apparently leaving a hip-hop show done at The Granada Theater. Lack of security thought to be main factor in aiding chaos. All artists on tour remained uninjured.
Lawrence, KS, February 6, 2006 – Two men were shot outside The Granada Theater in Lawrence, KS, early Sunday morning (2/5/06). An unidentified 22-year-old man was critically injured and flown to a Kansas City hospital while the other, Robert Earl Williams, 46, died on the way to the hospital. The shooting occurred at approximately 2:15 early Sunday morning as the two men were exiting the theater. A suspect had not been caught at the time of this release. The Granada Theater (1020 Massachusetts) was home to a hip-hop show the evening of the incident. While there has been speculation that the shooting was in response to the artists’ performance/musical content that night, no conclusive evidence has been tied to the show that went on earlier that evening. At this time there is no reason to believe the shooter was retaliating or aiming at one of the performers on the bill. Neither victim was a performer. It is unclear if these men were targeted for previous reasons of the shooters own, or if they were innocent, detached victims. Various artists were on the bill, representing Colorado, Kansas and Missouri on Upset Records’ “I-70 Tour.” This show was the kick-off show for the tour, which will continue through the three states. As told to Upset Records representatives by Granada employees, there were no major problems during the show. One scuffle was broken up between a man and his girlfriend. The situation was resolved and at this point has been the only problem reported within the venue that night. At the time of the shooting no security guards employed by The Granada Theater were on hand to be of assistance. A police officer was to be supplied to the artists to escort them out and watch the door as artists and guests left the show. No officer was ever supplied by The Granada Theater. Uninvolved officers arrived to the scene from patrol cars and quickly called an ambulance. A press conference was held yesterday afternoon (2/6/06) where police declared no suspect has been charged with the shooting.
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