Explosion at Concert Venue Kills Beloved Dog

A Community in Mourning

Tragedy struck late last night when the boiler exploded at local club Snaggletooth’s during a performance by the rock group Insane Clown Posse. The explosion resulted in the destruction of the club and the death of beloved area dog, Roscoe, who had been tethered to a newsstand outside the venue. Roscoe is mourned by his owners, Richard and Patti Stewart, who describe Roscoe as “the best,” and by the community as a whole, who have been leaving flowers and notes to Roscoe at the site of the disaster.

As fire crews sifted through the burnt wreckage this morning, an impromptu choir formed to sing the song Hey Jude, reportedly Roscoe’s favorite. “We all just loved Roscoe,” said area resident Janice Perkins. “He brought a lot of happiness into the lives of others and we’ll really miss him.”

39 Juggaloes also died in the blast.

Mark Russell is the author of God Is Disappointed in You, published by Top Shelf Productions and available at fine bookstores everywhere.