Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it

“On the early morning hours of 8-15-15.. CAA Member “Mekon” was seriously injured by unknown persons in the City of Chicago by gunfire.

Investigation is ongoing, and we have no answers for the public, but a gofundme account has been set up to help finance the multiple surgeries that he has already sustained today and the more that are scheduled in the next few days.

gofundme link : http://www.gofundme.com/e3by7cg8

We apologize upfront, as we do not have much more information, but we appreciate any support that you may be able to give.

Mekon has been awake and asleep today, and our members are visiting… and he is smiling and in good spirits.

https://www.facebook.com/MekonAirsoft…”

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"...Tactical Training Arena Update:

MiR Tactical will be bringing a state of the art, multi-million dollar tactical training facility to the Chicagoland area. It will incorporate latest innovations to create one of the kind training/airsoft/security range that will exceed any industry standards. The facility will combine with brand new storefront, to offer incredible one stop experience. Our current training building, “Fear City Tactical Arena” will temporarily halt its operation, due to the sale of the property. We are expecting to resume normal activities in few weeks, as soon as required paperwork with a new building owner is finalized....."

“…Police said officers ordered the teens to drop their weapons and two of them complied, but one did not. The teen fled and was later seen hiding in nearby brush with his weapon pointed at officers.
One officer saw the teen from a distance and drew his weapon while telling the teen to drop the gun.

“[The teen] bent his knees and then raised the weapon up,” Greco said.  Once the weapon cleared the grass, officers were able to see the orange tip….”