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Two men in custody after firebomb attempt at Osborne Village tattoo parlour : Wednesday, July 13, 2011 1:59 PM




Before sunrise Winnipeg police raced to investigate yet another incident in the city’s escalating biker gang warfare, ultimately taking two men into custody.

Around 5:00 a.m. it’s believed 187 Ink, a tattoo shop in Osborne Village was targeted with a firebomb, but no blaze broke out and no one was hurt.

“This is violence in our city, we should all be concerned,” said Cst. Jason Michalyshen Wednesday morning.

Police released the following long laundry list of incidents tied to the growing rivalry.

· Fire - June 14 – 1800 block of Logan Ave.

· Shots – June 26 – 100 block of Mighton Ave.

Shots – June 27 - 1500 Roy Ave.

· Shots - June 28 – first 100 of Canberra Rd.

· Shots – June 29 – 100 block of Stranmillis Ave.

· Firearm located – June 29th – 100 block of Kingston Row

· Male shot – July 4 – first 100 block of Taft Cres.

· Fire – July 6 – 1800 block of Logan Ave.

· Fire – July 10 – 200 block St. Mary’s Rd.

· Fire – July 10 - 200 block of Royal Aven.

· Fire – July 11 - 1700 block of King Edward St.

· Fire - July 12 – 100 block of Mighton Ave.

· Fire – July 13 – 100 block of Osborne St.

Police say they’ve made15 arrests dealing with the biker conflicts. A variety of breaches, drug possession and outstanding warrants are the alleged charges.

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