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Today, just after 10pm, two band members,one being "Dimebag" Darrell Abbot was shot on stage during their concert at Alrosa Villa, Columbus, Ohio.

SRC: http://www.nbc4i.com/news/3983630/detail.html

At Least 3 Dead, 4 Wounded In Nightclub Shooting
Witnesses: Alleged Gunman Went Onto Stage, Fired Shots

POSTED: 10:32 pm EST December 8, 2004
UPDATED: 11:36 pm EST December 8, 2004

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- At least three people died and four others were wounded after a shooting at a Columbus nightclub on Wednesday night, NBC 4 reported.

The shooting took place shortly after 10 p.m. at Alrosa Villa, located at 5055 Sinclair Road.

Two members of the heavy metal band Damageplan were reportedly shot and killed, including Dimebag Darrell, formerly with the band Pantera, NBC 4's David Wayne reported. The alleged gunman also died at the scene, Wayne reported.

Shortly after the band began playing its first song, a man reportedly ran onto the stage and began shooting, according to a witness who identified himself as Sean. Some members of the audience reportedly thought the man running onto the stage with a gun was part of the band's act, NBC 4's Erin Tate reported.

Witnesses said that several shots were fired at the band. Witnesses said that a bouncer at the club tackled the alleged gunman before that person was shot and killed. It was unclear as to whom shot the alleged gunman.

Alrosa Villa is a popular north Columbus nightspot for young adults, featuring rock and heavy metal bands, NBC 4 reported.

According to the band's Web site, Damageplan was touring nationally. It performed in Buffalo, N.Y., on Tuesday night and had a concert scheduled in Flint, Mich., on Thursday.

Damageplan featured former Pantera artists Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul. The pair were joined by vocalist Patrick Lachman and bassist Bobzilla, according to their Web site.

Watch NBC 4 and refresh nbc4i.com for additional information.


R.I.P Dimebag Darrell
one of the greatest guitarists who ever lived.
 
This is BAD news for metal.

1) Bad reputation increases–go to metal shows and get shot.
2) Insane concert security with intrusive searches and fans not allowed near the stage.
3) Bands are scared of touring America.
4) Pantera gets the Nirvana treatment.

Also, Darrell's death is a bummer, since by all reports he was a decent guy. That sucks.
 
i just saw it on the Fox News channel ticker....saying Man reportedly ran onto stage of a crowded nightclub in Columbus Ohio, 3 dead, 4 injured...Witnesses say the man opened fire on the band that was playing on stage...then it cut to commercial...
 
man RIP Darrell, YEAH PYRUS HE WAS a down to earth dude. hope wd gives him a tribute....of sort.
VERY DISTURBING NEWS
 
Maharet said:
i just saw it on the Fox News channel ticker....saying Man reportedly ran onto stage of a crowded nightclub in Columbus Ohio, 3 dead, 4 injured...Witnesses say the man opened fire on the band that was playing on stage...then it cut to commercial...
You just posted this on the SoT board, word for word. :zombie:
 
5 Dead, Diamond And The Bass Player Bob , They Say Phil, Was Shot In The Back Behind The Stage...some Cop Shot Him The Killer Dead...
 
5 Dead, Diamond And The Bass Player Bob , They Say Phil, Was Shot In The Back Behind The Stage...some Cop Shot Him The Killer Dead...
Its Making Headline News In Australia As I Write This
 
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huh-huhuhu hey Beavis... huh-huhuhu-huh Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul just got shot...
hu-huh-huhuhu-huh-huh-huhuhuh This is cool.....
 
Four dead in nightclub shooting

From correspondents in Columbus, Ohio

December 9, 2004

A MAN walked onstage in a crowded nightclub during a rock concert and opened fire, killing at least four people and wounding at least two others before he was shot to death by police, authorities said.


The man began shooting during the show last night at the Alrosa Villa and opened fire on members of the heavy metal band Damageplan just after they had begun playing, a witness said.

The witness said the gunman initially sought out the band's guitarist, who went by the name "Dimebag Darrell". According to the band's website, the guitarist is a former member of the heavy metal band Pantera.


Columbus police spokesman Sgt. Brent Mull said a police officer shot and killed the gunman. It was not immediately clear whether the officer was already at the show or had responded to an emergency call. Authorities did not immediately provide the identities of the victims.


The witness, 22-year-old Chris Couch, said the shooting occurred about 30 seconds after Damageplan had begun playing. Couch, who was standing about 9m away from the stage, noticed a man wearing a hooded sweatshirt and hockey jersey walk up to the stage, followed by a bouncer and another club employee.






The man in the jersey climbed on to the stage, started yelling and shot the guitarist five or six times at close range, Couch said. Couch said the gunman also shot a bouncer who pulled him off the musician.


At that point, Couch and a friend headed for the exit along with a tide of hundreds of fans.


"It was definitely a grudge. It was against something," Couch said.


Amanda Stankus, 19, who attended the show with Couch, said she initially thought the shooting was part of the show.


"I just saw the guitarist fall down, and we decided to get out of there," Stankus said.

AP