Waco TX police respond quickly to Twin Peaks biker shooting

Police said a shootout between five rival biker gangs took place Sunday May 17th, 2015 in Waco, Texas, leaving at least nine people dead. This is footage of the police arriving on the scene. They has been nearby, as they were expecting trouble.Show more

The fight started at the Twin Peaks restaurant and moved into the parking lot, starting as a fist fight, then moving to guns. When the officers arrived, they engaged in the gun battle.

Police spokesman Sgt. W. Patrick Swanton said, "In my nearly 35 years of law enforcement experience, this is the most violent and gruesome scene that I have dealt with." He also said of the brave policemen who intervened, "Their action has saved lives in keeping this from spilling into a very busy Sunday morning. Thank goodness the officers were here, and took the action that they needed to take to save numerous lives."