Wayne Lee Sidetrack Campbell, aged 43, was killed on May 17, 2015, in Waco, Texas. He was a member of the Cossacks Motorcycle Club and served as one of the club's road captains. Campbell, who was from Arlington, Texas, died from gunshot wounds to his head and trunk during a shootout at the Twin Peaks restaurant. The shootout involved rival motorcycle clubs, the Bandidos and the Cossacks, and resulted in the deaths of nine individuals and injuries to 18 others.
The incident began as an
argument between members of the two motorcycle clubs and escalated into a violent confrontation. Law enforcement officers, who were present to monitor the meeting, responded to the gunfire. In the aftermath, more than 170 individuals were arrested and charged with engaging in organized criminal activity. The investigation into the shootout continued for years, but ultimately, no convictions were secured.
Campbell's death was part of a larger conflict between the Bandidos and the Cossacks, which had been ongoing for several years. The feud included previous skirmishes and incidents, including a beating of a Cossack by Bandidos members and the killing of a Ghostriders MC gang member. The shootout at Twin Peaks was a tragic culmination of these tensions, and Campbell's friends and family remembered him fondly, leaving tributes on his Facebook page.
The Waco shootout remains a significant event in the history of motorcycle club conflicts and law enforcement responses to organized crime. Despite the large number of arrests, the legal proceedings faced criticism for overreach and resulted in a prosecutorial fiasco. Campbell's death and the subsequent investigation highlight the complexities and dangers associated with gang wars and the challenges of achieving justice in such cases.
