Rumor About Gang Killings in Valdosta Not Credible
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Updated: 9:12 AM Mar 18, 2009
Rumor About Gang Killings in Valdosta Not Credible
Police say a rumor about a gang initiation taking place at a Valdosta retailer are not credible.
Posted: 7:43 PM Mar 17, 2009
Reporter: Jacqueline Ingles
Email Address: jackie.ingles@wctv.tv
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South Georgia police say a rumor about a gang initiation taking place at a Valdosta Wal-Mart is not credible.

Police say the rumor, which was sent to Lowndes County residents via text message and email early this afternoon, said gang members were planning on killing customers at an area Wal-Mart as part of their initiation into the gang.

Valdosta Police Commander Brian Childress tells WCTV that the Gang Task Force investigated the rumor and found that it is not credible.

However, while the police do not feel area residents are at risk, they are stepping up patrols around two Valdosta Wal-Marts.

Childress also said the same rumor spread throughout Albany last night and was also unfounded.

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Posted by: Joanne Location: Ohio on Mar 21, 2009 at 01:15 PM

I heard this also. I also heard there was a killing at a Walmart in Canton, Ohio. What are people to believe? You can't just ignore things like this. If this is just a rumor, shame on the person or persons who started it. I hope you get caught for causing such panic.
Posted by: MadMax on Mar 20, 2009 at 05:48 PM

YAY FEAR! I can sell you protection for $10,000
Posted by: GV Location: Ga on Mar 20, 2009 at 04:43 PM

Erin in Ohio,this was taken seriously by the law here and investigated.How do you think that they know it is a rumor?
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