What happened during the 2011 Vancouver Stanley Cup riot?
Q: What happened during the 2011 Vancouver Stanley Cup riot?
A: The 2011 Vancouver Stanley Cup riot was a riot that took place on June 15, 2011 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It happened immediately after the Boston Bruins defeated the Vancouver Canucks in Game 7 of the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals. People were angry over the result of the final game and threw objects at large screens that were at the viewing area. They set fire to Boston Bruins flags, overturned and set fire to two vehicles in front of the main Canada Post headquarters. There were reports of similar car fires in a nearby parking garage that included two police cruisers. The rioters smashed windows and looted stores.
Q: How many people were injured during this incident?
A: At least 140 people were reported as being injured in this incident, one critically and at least four people were stabbed.
Q: How did it end?
A: The riot ended around midnight when people in the crowd either went home or were arrested.
Q: Who called those involved "troublemakers"?
A: The mayor of Vancouver, Gregor Robertson, called those involved "a small group of troublemakers".
Q: How did some participants turn themselves into police?
A: Some participants turned themselves into police after their faces were shown on TV, including the person responsible for setting the first car on fire.
Q: Was there more destruction than from a previous Stanley Cup Final loss by Vancouver?
A: According to CBC News, there was more destruction caused by these rioters than from a previous Stanley Cup Final loss by Vancouver - especially with regards to looting aspects.
Q: How many people got arrested during this incident?
A: Close to 100 people got arrested during this incident
