We were on our way to do our usual door-to-door canvassing on our first day on the rez. We had to turn back. Because of the shooting.
The Buffalo Creek Reservation has a reputation for being hardcore and violent. On Eagles' Wings' first day at Buffalo Creek validated their reputation. One major neighborhood was blockaded by police because of a police/suspect shootout in progress. Ultimately, the police wounded the assailant and arrested him.
Each of our three nights here, the tribal police came and arrested someone during our outreach. Gang members were much in evidence at our events.
We were on our way to do our usual door-to-door canvassing on our first day on the rez. We had to turn back. Because of the shooting.
