Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, August 20, 2015, 1:55 PM
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One year later, unsolved killing at Shoreline haunts family
Original post made on Aug 20, 2015
Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, August 20, 2015, 1:55 PM
Comments (7)
Posted by Bad Scene
a resident of Rex Manor
on Aug 20, 2015 at 2:53 pm
a resident of Rex Manor
on Aug 20, 2015 at 2:53 pm
You are persecuted if you do, and persecuted if don't, but the excellent City of Mountain View Police Department is NOT TO BLAME! I feel sorry for the family but suing the Police is wrong!
In the past when the City made personnel and/or changed tactics/procedures because of past concert violence and/or performer histories they were criticized, even called racists!
If I was on this jury, I would take issue with any plaintiff making such accusations!
Suing the City only takes money away from other needed programs.
Posted by Ralph
a resident of Bailey Park
on Aug 20, 2015 at 3:26 pm
a resident of Bailey Park
on Aug 20, 2015 at 3:26 pm
New reason that the city should refuse to allow any Rap shows in the future.
Posted by letsgetreal
a resident of Cuesta Park
on Aug 20, 2015 at 3:45 pm
a resident of Cuesta Park
on Aug 20, 2015 at 3:45 pm
Mountain View police didn't kill Eric, nor did the City of Mountain View. I do not get it.
Posted by Seen enough
a resident of Martens-Carmelita
on Aug 20, 2015 at 4:42 pm
a resident of Martens-Carmelita
on Aug 20, 2015 at 4:42 pm
I hate to point out that the Mountain View police have made many inexcusable mistakes in the last few years. We deserve better. If you don't know what I am talking about, then you haven't been reading the Voice.
Posted by NW Resident
a resident of North Whisman
on Aug 20, 2015 at 5:10 pm
a resident of North Whisman
on Aug 20, 2015 at 5:10 pm
I'm impressed that Eric's family is honoring his memory in a positive way with the walk on Saturday and the petition to improve backstage security. This is not the first backstage incident at Shoreline involving weapons, but I believe it's the first homicide in the 29 year history of the venue.
Ultimately, I believe that Shoreline Amphitheatre and its management are responsible for what goes on inside the gates, which includes backstage.
Posted by Tired of the violence
a resident of Slater
on Aug 22, 2015 at 3:18 pm
a resident of Slater
on Aug 22, 2015 at 3:18 pm
I agree with Bad Scene ... damned if you do and damned if you don't. Too much security - it's racial profiling. Not enough security - someone should have known better. It's tragic that a young man died as a result of a dispute over a contract, but it's not the City of Mountain View's fault. The blame falls squarely on the shoulders of the shooter and a culture that embraces the idea that a gun makes a man a man.
Posted by USA
a resident of Old Mountain View
on Aug 23, 2015 at 7:52 pm
USA is a registered user.
a resident of Old Mountain View
on Aug 23, 2015 at 7:52 pm
USA is a registered user.
"Exactly what precipitated Johnson's shooting last year still remains a mystery."
Seriously?
Google "Young Jeezy lyrics" to see what kind of people were drawn to the this concert.
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