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Today In SCV History: December 2, 1972 – Vagos Motorcycle Gang Opens Fire Inside Acton ’49er Saloon

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On December 2, 1972, a violent confrontation shattered a quiet Saturday night at the ’49er Saloon in Acton when members of the Vagos outlaw motorcycle gang stormed inside and opened fire, leaving five injured, including one man kidnapped and slashed with a knife. The incident reportedly began as a daytime dispute when, earlier that afternoon, Acton gas station owner Tommy ...

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