Some employees had to lock themselves in back rooms or security rooms, and some of them remain traumatized to this day. We had a famous store that blends coffee near the heart of the riot, and this poor victim had to lock herself in while she heard a mob outside attacking and destroying her business. These kinds of things happened throughout the downtown core during that riot. It affected people's lives. You pour a lot into your business—blood, sweat, and tears. Yes, a lot of businesses were affected.
On May 3rd, 2012. See this statement in context.