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T-shirt causing controversy in Old Town (By Michael Schwanke / September 17, 2012) |
(WICHITA, Kan.)—
For the past month, gun shots in Wichita's Old Town have put local businesses and police on alert. But while restaurants and bars have beefed up security, one business is cashing in on publicity.Upsidedowntown is printing T-shirts that say "Welcome to Wichita Old Town Duck" followed by an expletive and two handguns.
Employees have sold about 50 shirts so far, mostly early in the morning as bars and restaurants close. UpsidedownICT is selling the shirts for $15 dollars but may increase the price due to demand.
The designers of the shirt say it is meant to be "satire" only.
The Old Town Association isn't happy about the shirts. Neither are area business owners.
Wichita police increased the number of officers on patrol in Old Town this past weekend. Before this week, there were reports of gunfire in the area each of the past four weekends.
