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192 Arrested in Waco Biker Killings

By Jeralyn, Section Crime in the News
Posted on Mon May 18, 2015 at 11:17:27 AM EST
Tags: Waco, bikers (all tags)
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Police in Waco have arrested 192 people in yesterday's biker killings at the Twin Peaks Restaurant.

Apparently, 165 - 175 of them are being charged with organized crime. Bond for those who have appeared in court has been set at $1 million.

Some of those killed were struck by law enforcement bullets.

The two groups involved were the Bandidos and the Cossacks.

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    by ScottW714 on Mon May 18, 2015 at 11:38:01 AM EST
    ...has some different information.
    Swanton said at least five rival gangs gathered at the restaurant to address turf and recruitment issues, areas where the groups have often clashed. There were up to 200 gang members from across Texas inside the restaurant.

    He said the violence could have been avoided, and he blamed management at Twin Peaks for not cooperating with police, who had learned beforehand of possible trouble and were waiting nearby, preventing further injuries and deaths.

    Swanton said police had been aware for several months