[Finny]

It was a pre-announced, long publicized meeting of the Confederation of Clubs and Independents (COCI), a nationwide affiliation where various motorcycle clubs meet to discuss political items such as legislation affecting motorcycles and riders. COCI has been having such meetings across the U.S. for more than 20 years; this is the first time (that I know of) that a COCI meeting has involved violence.

Since it was an open-microphone meeting that was open to anyone, even if they don't own or ride a motorcycle, LEO's premise that some bikers showed up "uninvited" is bunk.

[knarf]

Thanx, Finny

Then the question is;

who or what started the first shot?

The cops were already there anticipating (or hoping for) trouble