Reader: Pro Athletes at Strip Clubs After Midnight Risk Getting Shot

There was a big reaction to our report about the shooting of Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib. The incident took place at approximately 2:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 5, at a strip club in Dallas. At the post's conclusion, we wrote: "The shooting is yet another cautionary tale about what...
By Michael Roberts
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There was a big reaction to our report about the shooting of Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib.

The incident took place at approximately 2:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 5, at a strip club in Dallas.

At the post’s conclusion, we wrote: “The shooting is yet another cautionary tale about what can happen when professional athletes visit alcohol-rich environments during the wee hours.”

This reader expresses his agreement in a memorable way.

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John Mccall writes:

I’m 72 years old and have never been shot. Could it be that I’m not a professional athlete and hang out in safer and classier places than they do?

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com

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