Dallas police are investigating the beating of a man as a hate crime
after gay slurs were used during the attack, which occurred hours after
the annual LGBT Pride parade on Sunday.
The 29-year-old man was
attacked near the intersection of Sylvester St. and Wycliff Ave. about
9:15 p.m. on Sunday by four male suspects. Police said the man was
repeatedly punched, kicked and hit with a baseball bat. The men also
robbed the victim.
The victim was hospitalized and was in stable
condition as of Monday afternoon. He suffered a fractured skull,
numerous abrasions, cuts and bruises.
Police said the suspects
“made numerous derogatory statements referencing the victim’s perceived
sexual orientation.” The assault also occurred after the annual Allen
Ross Freedom Parade that celebrates LGBT pride. Police said they believe
the attack meets the criteria of a hate crime.
Man robbed, beaten with bat after Dallas gay pride parade - Story | KDFW
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