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Multiple victims reported after ‘rolling shootouts’ erupt between rival gangs at Memorial Day biker rally in New Mexico – as town is shut down and hospitals put into lockdown
- Multiple people have been rushed to the hospital after gunshots erupted at a biker rally in New Mexico
- Unofficial reports estimate up to 10 have been hospitalized and possibly one death has occurred – the official number of victims is unknown
- The cause of the shooting is unknown and the New Mexico State Police are on the scene
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Multiple people have been rushed to the hospital after gunshots allegedly erupted between rival biker gangs during a bike rally in New Mexico and hospitals are put into lockdown.
The Memorial Day rally in Red River, the town’s 41st annual, turned violent on Saturday when shots rang at the packed event.
The number of victims is unknown at this time, but unofficial reports are estimating up to 10 could be hospitalized and possibly one dead. At least 25 motorcycles were seen following the ambulances headed to Holy Cross Medical Center
‘Be advised, there is another shootout going on — a rolling shootout — between Banditos [Motorcycle Club] and someone else,’ an officer reported around 6pm, according to Taos News.
‘They are shutting down Red River,’ another officer advised over the police scanner, according to the local report.
Multiple people have been rushed to the hospital after gunshots erupted at a biker rally in New Mexico. Unofficial reports estimate up to 10 have been hospitalized and possibly one death has occurred – the official number of victims is unknown
At least 25 motorcycles were seen following the ambulances headed to Holy Cross Medical Center
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The scene is still active, according to New Mexico State Police. Officials have not released the cause of the shooting.
An officer reportedly said the shooting involved the Banditos Motorcycle Club – an outlaw club – and there was a ‘rolling shootout,’ according to Taos News.
It was originally reported by the Albuquerque Journal that the shooting occurred at the Motherlode Saloon in Red River, but the bar took to Facebook to deny it, confirming the grave incident did not take place there.
According to the event schedule, bikers were expected to be at Bull O’ the Woods Saloon for a live music event by Warning Shot.
An officer reportedly said the shooting involved the Banditos Motorcycle Club – an outlaw club – and there was a ‘rolling shootout’
The scene is still active, according to New Mexico State Police. Officials have not released the cause of the shooting
Red River was shut down following the event and police are reportedly looking for a group of bikers, The Sun reported.
More than 25,000 bikers were expected to be in town for the rally this weekend.
The event is scheduled to take place from May 25 to May 29 with multiple vendors selling food, leather, lace, among others.
