Damageplan’s “Dimebag Darrell,” 4 others dead in nightclub shooting

Posted: Thursday, December 9th, 2004 10:05 pm

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Police released the name of the gunman who allegedly went on a shooting rampage at a Columbus nightclub Wednesday night, killing four people before a police officer shot him dead.

Nathan Gale, 25, of Marysville, reportedly jumped onto a concert stage and open fire, NBC 4 reported. …

A crowd of about 250 people was inside for a concert by Damageplan, a heavy metal band. Two former members of the band Pantera formed the group. …

Darrell Abbott, who was known as “Dimebag Darrell,” was pronounced dead at the scene, NBC 4’s Kyle Anderson reported. Police released the names of two others who died. They were Nathan Bray and Erin Halk, both audience members. … Read full story