A 45-year-old man was assaulted while walking in Rodgers Park (1 Av W. and W. Raye St.) at around 8:10 p.m. last night according to a report by the Seattle Police Department. The victim said he was walking his two dogs through the park when he noticed a group of 5-6 “loud and obnoxious” males he estimated to be between the ages 19 and 21. As he neared the group, the victim explained that he told them, in some capacity, that they could not “party” there and should leave.
The main suspect, who had a Pitbull with him, then verbally attacked the victim, grabbed him, wrestled him into a headlock and pushed him to the ground. According to the victim, the other members of the group then struck him while the main suspect continued to hold him to the ground, before leaving (most in a vehicle).
SPD officers checked the area, but did not find anyone fitting the description. The victim suffered a small cut to his nose, but was otherwise OK, declining medical attention.
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1 coopsp // Sep 23, 2009 at 1:03 pm
I know this is comment is not about the main topic of the story but it needs to be said:
What is the importance of noting that this group of people had a pitbull with them? The victim had his dogs too. Why not name those breeds as well? The pitbull did not even do anything wrong but this article is trying to associate this dog with violence when it was clearly the main suspect (human) who was the problem! The only reason to add “pitbull” to the atricle is to attract more attention and to get a few extra readers. Not cool.
2 a_marie // Sep 23, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Oh… brother.
Actually, the SPD report stated the presence of the pitbull.
IF you read the actual report.
This article is quoting the SPD report…
And so… it was NOT inserted by the author of this QAV report to imply anything.
SPD number for complaints about articles that P*** you off is: 684- 2489.
Sheeeeeesh.
3 SPG // Sep 24, 2009 at 12:17 am
I'd like a better description of the assailants, not just their dog. In that context I don't think it hurts to make a reference to the breed or color of the dog, but there is no description of the assailants or their vehicle whatsoever.
4 vanderleun // Sep 24, 2009 at 9:26 am
Too sensitive to post the description? Typical.
5 vanderleun // Sep 24, 2009 at 9:27 am
The pitbull is a stand-in for a description of the perps. You often find this going on in these hyper sensitive posts,
6 david // Sep 24, 2009 at 10:32 am
i am getting real tired of hearing about this crap. i am hearing of this happening all over the city. people getting jumped by groups of young a–holes. i heard of one kid at woodland park trying to break up a fight and 8 kids jumped him and hit him with a log in the head and knocked him out. and then the chicken sh-ts all kicked and punched him while he was out and down. real bad asses. i would like to see a group of people, as many as it takes to patrol the park and start roughing some of these punks up. Duct tape and plastic baseball bats would be my choice . and yes you do fight voilence with voilence. why do you think a beat cop, works so well?
7 not_you // Sep 24, 2009 at 12:00 pm
The moral of the story? Don't tell groups of men with a pitbull that they can't “party” in a public place. The victim sounds like a bit of a moron.
8 uptown // Sep 24, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Most times it's better to get out the cell phone and call it in. rather than trying intercede with a group of intoxicated youth (no matter what color their skin is).
BTW: there are very few places for 18-21 year olds to hangout, since they are barred from going to bars and most clubs in our un-enlightened times.
9 a_marie // Sep 24, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Thinking about part of the comment that the user David said below:
…”why do you think a beat cop, works so well?”
That is so true. Beat Cops DO work in communities.
And one of the hundreds of things that I love about New York is that they still utilize beat cops as a major force in deterring crime.
I also agree with his sentiment that he's tired of hearing about this.
This has gotten really bad lately. It's sickening.
And I agree with Uptown's comment:
“Most times it's better to get out the cell phone and call it in. rather than trying intercede with a group of intoxicated youth (no matter what color their skin is).”
Hellooooo. Exactly.
One can never be sure who is going to react in such a way, it's best not to invite confrontation if you can help it, or if it is better handled by SPD.
An exception I think would be the example set by those who intervened to protect a citizen at the Metro Market earlier this week.
No, their own lives and property were not in danger, but someone else was in danger and what they did was commendable.
However, I think telling any “group” where they can or can not stand, sit or hang out is risky.., especially in light of the rash of violence we have been seeing lately. But I am so glad he was not greatly injured.
10 98119 // Sep 24, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Living close to Rodgers Park I appreciate knowing I'm on the lookout for a group of loud and obnoxious young men with a pitbull.
11 not_you // Sep 24, 2009 at 7:00 pm
The moral of the story? Don't tell groups of men with a pitbull that they can't “party” in a public place. The victim sounds like a bit of a moron.
12 uptown // Sep 24, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Most times it's better to get out the cell phone and call it in. rather than trying intercede with a group of intoxicated youth (no matter what color their skin is).
BTW: there are very few places for 18-21 year olds to hangout, since they are barred from going to bars and most clubs in our un-enlightened times.
13 a_marie // Sep 24, 2009 at 7:54 pm
Thinking about part of the comment that the user David said below:
…”why do you think a beat cop, works so well?”
That is so true. Beat cops DO work in communities.
And one of the hundreds of things that I love about New York is that they still utilize beat cops as a major force in deterring crime.
I also agree with his sentiment that he's tired of hearing about this.
This has gotten really bad lately. It's sickening.
And I agree with Uptown's comment:
“Most times it's better to get out the cell phone and call it in. rather than trying intercede with a group of intoxicated youth (no matter what color their skin is).”
Hellooooo. Exactly.
One can never be sure who is going to react in such a way, it's best not to invite confrontation if you can help it, or if it is better handled by SPD.
An exception I think would be the example set by those who intervened to protect a citizen at the Metro Market earlier this week.
No, their own lives and property were not in danger, but someone else was in danger and what they did was commendable.
However, I think telling any “group” where they can or can not stand, sit or hang out is risky.., especially in light of the rash of violence we have been seeing lately. But I am so glad he was not greatly injured.
14 98119 // Sep 25, 2009 at 12:47 am
Living close to Rodgers Park I appreciate knowing I'm on the lookout for a group of loud and obnoxious young men with a pitbull.