Mario that really sucks. I'm really glad you are ok.
I actually ambled into the BP gas station's quicki-mart to have the
attendant call 911, but he only told me to leave.
This is equally disturbing. The fact that he sent you away, obviously
injured is really sad.
Best,
Stephen
On 6/18/07, Mario Giorno <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Folks,
I'm writing to the list to let everyone know that I was mugged last
night around 9:10pm at the intersection of Farragut and Sansom Sts. It't the
area between the Sunoco gas station on Walnut abd the BP gas station on
Chestnut. Two and a half weeks ago I and Karen Heenan were walking this same
strip of Farragut going from my house to hers and I was knocked down by some
you black youths, about 3 as I recall. One even tried to push Karen, but she
turned around in time to see them coming at her.
Last night it was just me, thank God. But this time it was 5-6 black
youths with bandit style cothes over their face, except for the head and
eyes. I couldn't positiviely ID any of them, because of their facial cover.
Just as in the earlier scenario, once they were done punching and kicking
me, they ran north for Chestnut St. and beyond. More than likely to the
projects over at 45th and Market, I believe it's called West Park. The
officers who took my statement last night tried to get as good a physical
description of the assailants as possible minus their faces. Unfortunately,
it was dark and all that I could make out was this:
1) 5-6 African American youth (14-22)
2) My height (5'6") or taller, up to a little over 6 feet.
3) They wore some form of rolled up t-shirt or scarf over their face bandit
style.
4) The only actual thing they yelled at was some variant of "Pussy1" or
"Fucking pussy!"
5) They said no names.
They were young and foolish, but smart enough to pick me off at a dark
location in an area with few people around who would even consider calling
911. I actually ambled into the BP gas station's quicki-mart to have the
attendant call 911, but he only told me to leave. Someone then pointed out
that I should use my cell phone and I did. I really just wanted witnesses to
the wreck that was my face. A patrl car came within 2 minutes and the
officers started asking me all of the pertinent questions. They even sent
out extra patrols around the area to "round up the usual suspects." They
asked me to at least try to ID two guys they stopped at Walnut and 47th. I
told them I could positively ID anyone and that was the end of anyone hope
that the muggers would be caught.
A police officer later confided in me that they find young kids are up
to no-good around that area, but as soon as they scatter and run over to the
projects, it becomes impossible to find them, because they blend-in in a
very dangerous area. Evidentally the West Park project buildings require a
large police presence before any searches can be made within.
If anyone has heard of any attacks at or around Farragut and Sansom
St., please email me with whatever details. I now know that the police have
records of the two assaults on me at this location, but I'm curious to see
if the same assailants who attacked me attacked anyone else.
Thank you and hey, let's be careful out there.
Mario "still a proud home owner and citizen of Philadelphia" Giorno
36 S. 48th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
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