A recent incident involving a violent altercation at Montgomery’s Riverfront Park in Alabama has sparked outrage and controversy across social media platforms. The incident, which occurred on August 5th, revolved around a clash between a group of white individuals and a black on-duty dock worker. The conflict arose when the dock-appointed security guard asked a pontoon boat carrying white individuals to move so that the Harriott II Riverfront boat could park. Refusing to cooperate, the situation escalated into a brawl.
The Montgomery Police Department swiftly intervened, detaining several individuals. While the police have not released the names of those in custody, four active warrants have been issued. As videos of the incident circulated on social media, online users began to identify alleged participants, including Chase Shipman, the owner of Vasser’s Mini Mart in Selma, Alabama.
Chase Shipman found himself in the midst of a social media storm after sharing his account of the Montgomery, AL brawl on the Facebook page of his shop, “Vasser’s Mini Mart,” located about 50 miles away in Selma. Shipman claimed that he was one of the first to try and distance himself from the situation, asserting that he did not wish to be associated with the altercation. However, his assertion quickly fell apart as people connected the dots and spotted him right in the center of the melee.
Chase Shipman Facebook Post about Montgomery Alabama River brawl
As the video evidence contradicted Shipman’s claims, social media users were quick to express their outrage. They flocked to the Yelp page of “Vasser’s Mini Mart,” a place that seemed unrelated to the incident, and left a flood of negative reviews. Since the brawl occurred, the store’s Yelp rating plummeted, accumulating over 300 1-star reviews in a matter of days.
Vassers mini mart trolled with 1-Star reviews (Credit: TMZ)
Many of these reviews labeled Shipman as a “racist,” “liar,” and used strong terms like “gross” to describe his actions.
So apparently the yt folks that started the fight at the riverfront in Montgomery are owners of Vasser’s Mini Mart in my hometown of Selma, AL 👀 pic.twitter.com/987LmpoWEu
— Amari 🦋 (@amarihanifahh) August 6, 2023
The backlash against “Vasser’s Mini Mart” is a reflection of the power of social media and the rapid spread of information and opinions online. The incident highlights how online communities can collectively voice their concerns and hold individuals and businesses accountable for their actions. The incident serves as a reminder that actions and statements made online can have significant real-world consequences, impacting personal and professional reputations.
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed addressed the incident during a media conference, condemning the violence and assuring that justice would be served. He urged the community not to become desensitized to violence and emphasized accountability for those involved.
Last night, the Montgomery Police Department acted swiftly to detain several reckless individuals for attacking a man who was doing his job. Warrants have been signed and justice will be served.
This was an unfortunate incident which never should have occurred. As our police… pic.twitter.com/5cywOwA6Uz
— Mayor Steven L. Reed (@MayorofMgm) August 6, 2023
As the aftermath of the brawl continues to unfold, the incident has highlighted issues of racism and violence and has ignited discussions about responsible social media use and the consequences of one’s actions.
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