98436729 In Nevada, was shot dead the leader of the branch "angels of hell "
The leader of the biker club branch "Hell's Angels " from San Jose killed in the city of Sparks, Nevada, according to Reuters. According to The Los Angeles Times, who was killed was named Jeffrey Petigryu (Jeffrey Pettigrew). He was 51. Petigryu was killed in a shootout, which occurred in a casino hotel John Ascuaga 's Nugget. Shooting began after the conflict between members of the "Hell's Angels " and another biker group – "Vagos " (Vagos). In a shootout Petigryu was killed and two members of the "Vagos " injured. Leonardo Ramirez was taken to hospital with wounds to the abdomen. Diego Garcia was wounded in the leg. After the shooting police arrested a member of the "Hell's Angels ". On the record was clear as he was shooting into the crowd. However, according to police, while it is impossible to say with certainty that it was his shots reached the goal. In connection with the incident of the mayor canceled an annual Sparks biker festival, which takes place in the vicinity. The city stepped up security. "Hell's Angels " is one of the most famous biker clubs. The police union sees this as a criminal gang that sells weapons and drugs. Gang members often received prison terms.