Serious - People shooting at cars

[George the Disco]

I've just received this through the email at work. Does anyone know anymore about it or can any of the police members confirm or deny the following text;

"I have been passed on this information from the police, please read and
pass on.

If you are driving after dark and you see a car without its headlights on
DO NOT FLASH YOUR LIGHTS! DO NOT BLOW YOUR HORN OR MAKE ANY SIGNALS TO THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER CAR.

There is a new common gang initiation 'game' going on the streets. The new member being initiated, drives along without his headlights on
until someone notices and flashes their headlights or makes some sort of
other action to signal him.

The gang member is now required to CHASE THE CAR AND SHOOT AT OR INTO THE CAR IN ORDER TO COMPLETE HIS INITIATION REQUIREMENTS.

Make sure you share this information with your family, friend and anyone
else you can reach. If you have any questions or information, please call
your local police department.

PLEASE TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY, THIS IS NOT A JOKE. "

All comments gratefully received.

Chris

[Wanderer]

Unfortunately or Fortunately depending on how you look at it this is urban myth.
It's even been sent out with specific areas and made to look as though it has come from the London Ambulance service.

Unfortunately some scroats will think "that's a good idea we'll do it"

www.snopes.com have an article on it.

Ed

[George the Disco]

Thanks for the info.

Handy web page though...

Chris

[ooheck]

I had this email at work with identical text, suposedly from Notts police.

Steve