In the 1980's Tacoma, Washington, faced a stark increase in gang activity. The hilltop neighborhood was a particularly active subset of the city and became a hub for the illegal drug trade in the town. However, when one Army Ranger bought a home in the neighborhood, he took matters into his own hands. Sergeant Bill Foulk installed security cameras and began confronting the gangsters during drug deals. After weeks of this behavior, the crips decided to retaliate. They had no clue that Foulk was an Army Ranger and called a dozen of his Ranger buddies to help defend his home. A 10-minute shootout involving over 300 rounds and about 30 individuals from the crips and the US Army Rangers ensued. Known now as the Ash Street Shootout, the event became a catalyst in the way officers handled local policing.
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Have you heard of the Ash Street Shootout: 00:00
TILLN Theme: 01:25
Hilltop Neighborhood, Tacoma: 01:58
Sgt. Bill Foulk: 10:31
The Shootout: 16:58
Change to Policing: 31:45
Fiddle Off: 34:48
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29 июн 2024
