About a dozen shots were fired near Second and Pine streets in Harrisburg early Thursday morning.

No one was shot; nor were any arrests made by police.

According to the story, three separate guns were fired.

Randy King, spokesman for Mayor Reed (heretofore referred to as King Reed) implied in a statement to the Patriot News that the shooting incident was somehow related to a concert at Dragonfly Nightclub by rapper and Wu Tang Clan member “Method Man”.

The fact that this man can make such a ludicrous accusation should be reason enough for him to be removed from his position.

It’s merely a diversionary tactic to cover up the horrible job that the city has done in policing the streets.

If the thugs in Harrisburg felt that there was the possibility of being caught and punished for crimes like this, the crime rate would certainly decrease and we’d see less shootings/robberies/etc.

But the climate seems to favor criminal activity–very few patrols, antiquated and non-working equipment, political upheaval and general shakiness within the administration.

King Reed–it’s time to bite the bullet and face not only the public, but also the real problems in Harrisburg.

As a promoter, I’m offended and insulted that you would imply that an entertainment event (that you forcibly take ten percent of the gross of) would invite a criminal element or activity into your precious downtown.

The crime is already there, King Reed…and you will not fool the public as to the true reasons for the crime.

I sincerely hope King Reed issues a statement apologizing for the misleading information they put out there this time…

But I know as well as you that won’t happen anytime soon…