Red Sky Riots

(This article is part of the Mr. Cadillac Continuance, which explores the lore of Peach Creek.)

The Lemon Brook Riots, also known as the 'Red Sky Riots', were a serious event that occurred several years after The Eds graduated high school. After Peach Creek Junior High's Cobblers beat the Lemon Brook Lumpers due to a controversial call by the referee, the streets dissolved into pandemonium, as game-goers broke out in a bloody street fight, that quickly turned into looting. Originating near Lemon Brook Junior High's Hurdley Field, it spread to Peach Creek, and caused roughly eight hundred injuries, with twenty-nine deaths. Its nickname comes from the rumor that the sky had turned red, due to the massive amount of fires burning. Some believe it to have been a supernatural occurrence.

The fallout from the riots was immense. With National Guard stationed in Peach Creek, the already-collapsing economy of the town ran out of steam, with its lumber mill closing due to severe damage. The entire city descended into a state of disrepair, with gang activity becoming common. Sarah, as police commissioner, managed to cause a decrease in crime, and the city was somewhat stable after fifteen years passed.