WACO UPDATE: Waco Twin Peaks’ managers dispute police claim they wouldn’t help with security

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Police didn’t know nine people would be killed, but they had a feeling violence could erupt at Sunday’s planned meeting of hundreds of biker gang members at a Twin Peaks restaurant.

For months, police say they tried to thwart danger by boosting security inside or having the restaurant deny service to the gangs. But police say that local managers at the restaurant refused to cooperate. The managers disputed that claim after the shooting.

“What occurred here today is the worst-case scenario when a business owner puts profit over human lives,” said Waco police Sgt. W. Patrick Swanton. “It’s sad. This could have all been avoided.”

By Sunday night, Addison-based Front Burner Restaurants, owner of the Twin Peaks chain, was distancing itself from the independently owned Waco location. A spokesman said officials were shocked and said they were considering revoking the franchise’s agreement.

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