dani672 Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 CIG BAN KILLED HIM' By JAMIE SCHRAM, ANGELINA CAPPIELLO and WILLIAM NEUMAN -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SORROW & ANGER:A bar worker puts up a picture in mourning yesterday for slain bouncer Dana "Shazam" Blake. - Matthew McDermott April 14, 2003 -- A bouncer was stabbed to death yesterday in a melee at an East Village nightclub after he asked a patron to put out his cigarette - and his relatives blamed the city's tough new no-smoking law. "I'm very angry. My brother is a victim of this stupid Bloomberg law," said Anthony Blake, whose brother Dana Blake was killed at Guernica on Avenue B. "The common person always plays the victim of these political laws, and my brother was their first casualty," said Anthony, a Queens minister. "I want to know what these guys were thinking when they committed this crime. I want to know if it was worth one person's life for that cigarette." Cops said Dana Blake, 32, approached two brothers, Johnathan and Ching Chan, in the club's crowded basement lounge at about 2:30 a.m. At least one of the brothers was smoking, and Blake asked him to put out his cigarette in compliance with the law banning smoking in bars and restaurants. The law, pushed by Mayor Bloomberg, went into effect two weeks ago. The men exchanged angry words over the blaring music, and Blake decided to toss out Johnathan Chan, said police spokesman Michael O'Looney. The 6-foot-5, 350-pound Blake grabbed Johnathan by the neck and dragged him toward the exit, but Chan fought back, O'Looney said. His brother Ching joined the scuffle, as did another man and a woman, who jumped onto Blake's back, he said. Someone plunged a knife into Blake's stomach, and the fighting spilled onto the street, witnesses said. Police and several others chased the Chans around the corner onto East Third Street and grabbed the brothers. Blake was taken to Beth Israel Hospital, where he died at 1:30 p.m. Johnathan Chan, 29, and Ching Chan, 31, were charged with assault, criminal possession of a weapon and resisting arrest. Police were still trying to determine who stabbed Blake. "The smoking issue was the initial contact, but the homicide seems to be over the ejection from the club," O'Looney said. But Travis Keyes, the owner of B3, a bar next door, didn't hesitate to blame the new law, which has been billed as a way to safeguard the health of pub employees. "It all started over a cigarette," said Keyes, who helped chase down the Chans. "It's so ironic: Something that's supposed to save lives has already taken a life." Co-workers at the bar said Blake, 32, was called "Shazam." "He was one of the most loveable souls . . . a gentle giant," said cashier Shelly Sabel. Bloomberg spokesman Ed Skyler said the mayor was pleased the police had quickly arrested the suspects, and "his thoughts are with the family of the victim." are u kidding me??? this was in the ny post today.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badassmafuka Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 Originally posted by dani672 CIG BAN KILLED HIM' By JAMIE SCHRAM, ANGELINA CAPPIELLO and WILLIAM NEUMAN -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SORROW & ANGER:A bar worker puts up a picture in mourning yesterday for slain bouncer Dana "Shazam" Blake. - Matthew McDermott April 14, 2003 -- A bouncer was stabbed to death yesterday in a melee at an East Village nightclub after he asked a patron to put out his cigarette - and his relatives blamed the city's tough new no-smoking law. "I'm very angry. My brother is a victim of this stupid Bloomberg law," said Anthony Blake, whose brother Dana Blake was killed at Guernica on Avenue B. "The common person always plays the victim of these political laws, and my brother was their first casualty," said Anthony, a Queens minister. "I want to know what these guys were thinking when they committed this crime. I want to know if it was worth one person's life for that cigarette." Cops said Dana Blake, 32, approached two brothers, Johnathan and Ching Chan, in the club's crowded basement lounge at about 2:30 a.m. At least one of the brothers was smoking, and Blake asked him to put out his cigarette in compliance with the law banning smoking in bars and restaurants. The law, pushed by Mayor Bloomberg, went into effect two weeks ago. The men exchanged angry words over the blaring music, and Blake decided to toss out Johnathan Chan, said police spokesman Michael O'Looney. The 6-foot-5, 350-pound Blake grabbed Johnathan by the neck and dragged him toward the exit, but Chan fought back, O'Looney said. His brother Ching joined the scuffle, as did another man and a woman, who jumped onto Blake's back, he said. Someone plunged a knife into Blake's stomach, and the fighting spilled onto the street, witnesses said. Police and several others chased the Chans around the corner onto East Third Street and grabbed the brothers. Blake was taken to Beth Israel Hospital, where he died at 1:30 p.m. Johnathan Chan, 29, and Ching Chan, 31, were charged with assault, criminal possession of a weapon and resisting arrest. Police were still trying to determine who stabbed Blake. "The smoking issue was the initial contact, but the homicide seems to be over the ejection from the club," O'Looney said. But Travis Keyes, the owner of B3, a bar next door, didn't hesitate to blame the new law, which has been billed as a way to safeguard the health of pub employees. "It all started over a cigarette," said Keyes, who helped chase down the Chans. "It's so ironic: Something that's supposed to save lives has already taken a life." Co-workers at the bar said Blake, 32, was called "Shazam." "He was one of the most loveable souls . . . a gentle giant," said cashier Shelly Sabel. Bloomberg spokesman Ed Skyler said the mayor was pleased the police had quickly arrested the suspects, and "his thoughts are with the family of the victim." are u kidding me??? this was in the ny post today.. fucking crazy shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bree240 Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 Thats a shame,, im sure the guy was a nut case to begin and was maybe highly intoxicated to be able to get so mad and kill someone,,I doubt it was over just no smoking,,but i have noticed a lot of peopel getting a lil hostile over it,,,*assholes* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani672 Posted April 14 Author Report Share Posted April 14 i was tying to fgure out what club it was... anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vibethursdays Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 asylum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badassmafuka Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 Originally posted by dani672 i was tying to fgure out what club it was... anyone know? Gustavinos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceepee Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 Guernica....I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeni Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 guerrica(sp) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misk Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 said Anthony Blake, whose brother Dana Blake was killed at Guernica on Avenue B. ....DON'T u read what u post!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani672 Posted April 14 Author Report Share Posted April 14 Originally posted by misk said Anthony Blake, whose brother Dana Blake was killed at Guernica on Avenue B. ....DON'T u read what u post!!!! oops.. i am kinda dumb today.. got too much sleep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunk Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 Originally posted by dani672 CIG BAN KILLED HIM' It's a shame they had to title the article that way, but not unexpected from the morons at the New York Post. It wasn't the cigarette ban that killed the guy. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani672 Posted April 14 Author Report Share Posted April 14 the whole thing is a shame.. no matter what it was over.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ou812 Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 I heard Howard talking about this this morning, truely is a sick world we live in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceepee Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 Originally posted by Reeni guerrica(sp) GrassyASS...All jokes aside, it is a shame. My prayers goes to the bouncers fam !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeni Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 Originally posted by ceepee GrassyASS...All jokes aside, it is a shame. My prayers goes to the bouncers fam !! i wasnt sure if i spelled it right either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bree240 Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 Originally posted by badassmafuka Gustavinos bwahaha, shut up..lol I was smoking under the tables in there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badassmafuka Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 Originally posted by bree240 bwahaha, shut up..lol I was smoking under the tables in there.. Crack, pot which one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeelite1 Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 this world is filled with so many sick people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepulse Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 No smoking in the club, a ban on cigarette smoking, no ban on knives I guess? THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO Hmmmm! I definitely don't agree with the smoking ban (especially in a bar or nightclub where the other aspects(drinking etc are just as bad for your health) and believe it or not, the invention of the smoke eater and the proper venilation in some venues makes the smoke bearable, I also don't agree with stabbing someone, never had the urge to really kill someone for smoking or asking me to stop smoking. but the law didn't do this, I'm sure there will be more to the story, the knife is the reason this guy died. DEFINITELY NO REASON FOR A KNIFE IN A NIGHTCLUB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexyinthecity Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 I am personally against smoking in clubs. Its not fair to those that don't smoke. I enjoy leaving clubs and not smelling like an ash tray. Sure there is alcohol at clubs, but you don't have to drink if you don't want too. Perhaps if clubs make a designated area where you could smoke??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeelite1 Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 Originally posted by sexyinthecity I am personally against smoking in clubs. Its not fair to those that don't smoke. I enjoy leaving clubs and not smelling like an ash tray. Sure there is alcohol at clubs, but you don't have to drink if you don't want too. Perhaps if clubs make a designated area where you could smoke??? I'd rather smell like ashtray then onions and smelly socks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexyinthecity Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 Originally posted by deeelite1 I'd rather smell like ashtray then onions and smelly socks Thats what you smell like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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