Four suspects
were taken in to custody for a bias-motivated attack on
several lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people that
occurred early Sunday morning in Flagstaff.
Four suspects
were taken into custody for a bias-motivated attack on
several LGBT people that occurred early Sunday morning in
Flagstaff, Ariz.
The incident
involved staff and volunteers of Equality Arizona, the
statewide LGBT civil rights organization.
The victims were
waiting for cabs following a celebration during the
weekend’s pride festivities when a group of men
shouting antigay slurs assaulted them.
At least two
individuals were treated for injuries at a local hospital.
Equality Arizona
executive director Barbara McCullough-Jones issued the
following statement Monday:
“The news of this
attack is deeply disturbing. On a day when all of
Flagstaff should have been celebrating and embracing
diversity, this brutal attack has reminded us all that
there is still much work to be done to prevent antigay bias
from escalating into violence.” (The
Advocate)
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