Rapids Theatre event turns ugly

July 4, 2011

Shooting, stabbings and fights reported after about 1,000 people spill out of event onto Main Street early Sunday morning

Staff Reports Niagara Gazette The Niagara Gazette
Mon Jul 04, 2011, 01:12 AM EDT

NIAGARA FALLS — A shooting, possibly two stabbings, a number of gang attacks and numerous fights erupted inside and outside the Rapids Theater on Main Street after a late-night party Sunday morning.

The venue was playing host to “Fireworks & Flashing Lights: The Official Red White and Blue Affair.â€