Massive brawl at
Kansas City Harrah's Casino
About
25 people took part in a brawl at the VooDoo Lounge in Harrah's
Casino in North Kansas City, it was reported today. The incident
began as police officers attempted to arrest a number of
suspects at the casino's lounge, but the suspects fought back.
Two police officers were called by the casino management to
quell a previous disturbance, but the officers were attacked
while they were trying to deal with a woman who had been
involved in the dispute, North Kansas City Sgt. John Stark told
the press. Other patrons joined in on the brawl, which involved
about 25 people. Some conflicting reports in the press claim
that 450 people were involved in the brawl, which is false.
According to the police, there were about 450 customers at the
casino bar, but only about 25 took part in the fight. Police
were called in from other jurisdictions to help set the peace at
the casino lounge, the two officers involved suffered minor
injuries.
Published on
06/02/2008
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