Delano police department warns of possible gang attacks
The Bakersfield Californian | Thursday, Mar 27 2008 4:44 PM
Last Updated: Thursday, Mar 27 2008 10:43 PM

Delano police issued a chilling warning to residents on Thursday regarding possible gang initiations that would target motorists.

Full text of the press release:

TO ALL CITIZENS OF DELANO AND SURROUNDING AREA

On 03-27-08, the Delano Police Department Gang Unit received information that a California Criminal Street Gang is going to be holding gang initiations in the cities of Delano and McFarland.

Prospective members are to collide their vehicles into random vehicles from behind. As the driver of the victim vehicle exits, the prospective members will open fire. This information has not been substantiated nor do we know if it is credible.

As always, the Delano Police Department is concerned with the safety of all Delano residents and therefore, we are strongly suggesting that everyone use extreme caution if they are involved in a rear end collision.

If citizens are involved in a similar type vehicle collision they should drive directly to the Delano Police Department to report motor vehicle collisions until further notice. The Delano Police Department is located at 1022 12'" Avenue.According to the warning issued Thursday afternoon, gang members might hold initiations in McFarland and Delano in which prospective gang members will rear-end random vehicles. When the driver of the victim vehicle gets out, the prospective members will open fire.

Police suggest that anyone involved in a rear-end collision in those areas drive immediately to the Delano Police Department at 1022 12th Ave. until the warning is lifted.
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