Aim+Rabbit

Aim Lara Gabrielsen     The Rabbit Inn Incident was a tragic event triggered by the stressed tension between the Tactical Police Force of Southie and the aggrieved Irish residents that lived there. The tension between the two sources grew so much, it resulted in a suspect throwing a brick through the windshield of a T.P.F squad car that had been cruising the area. When the officers attempted to arrest the suspect, a crowd of Southies came to the suspect’s defense and allowed the suspect to escape. Due to this incident, the following night, police officers bombarded the local Rabbit Inn that was located on Dorchester Street. Time Magazine reported, “As many as eight patrons were reported injured.” With the “injured” in mind and questionable motives, the stressful tension became high and much more uneasy (Time Magazine).   Furthermore, many Southies were convinced the aim the raid was a response to the events of the previous night. However, the police officers claimed the aim of the raid was “allegedly in response to a phone call from the Rabbit Inn (a bar in the area) reporting a cop in trouble” (Saba). Even with the their denial, many still believe the cause of this unfortunate incident was triggered by the want, desire and revenge of the T.P.F officers. Regardless of what caused the situation, the aim resulted in injuries, madness and higher tensions that were already strong and thriving from the beginning.  Works Cited  Boston: From the Schools to the Streets. Time Magazine. 27 March 2012. Web.

 Saba, Paul. Boston Busing Struggle Sharpens. Encyclopedia of Anti-Revisionism, Vol. 2, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">No. 10 November 1974. 28 March 2012. Print.