Detroit, Michigan- A teen patron attempting to purchase a copy of Microsoft's eagerly awaited, "Gears of War" was assaulted while waiting in line at a local Gamestop Video Game store. The 15 year-old was beaten by a 36 year-old waiting in line, also. Apparently, an argument ensued after the cashier claimed there were no more copies available. The 36 year-old named "Deion" started yelling and tried to cut in line in an attempt to purchase the last copy and a brawl started. The older customer sent a barrage of fists and harsh language at the younger patron. The police were then called. "Deion" was arrested for aggravated assault and is currently awaiting arraignment at a local correctional facility. The 15 year-old was taken to a local hospital for several wounds to the head and neck. The final copy of the game is being held as evidence.
I'm a 31 year old geek that still waits in line to buy video games. The saddest part is the kid was beat up and STILL doesn't get the game. Poor fellow...
Yeah, :snicker:, when he gets to jail and has to tell the others why he's there, he'll get what's coming to him.
That sucks. I hope the other people in line testify or at least that there was a camera that got that on tape.
That’s a total insanity! Beat a kid because of the game. It a shame, that some people-looking beings stop thinking and behave like animals in the techno-jungles!
^ I love the terminology you used there. Yeah, what a jerk though. For christ's sake, it's a video game. What is wrong with that guy?