DALLAS — On Sunday, around 9:15 p.m., the victim, a white male 29 years old, was walking to a friend’s home. When he reached the intersection of Sylvester and Wycliff he was attacked by 4 male suspects.
The suspects assaulted the victim with their hands, feet, and a baseball bat. During the assault the suspects stole property from the victim’s pockets. The victim suffered a fractured skull and numerous cuts, abrasions and bruises. The victim is currently hospitalized in stable condition.
Because of the serious nature of the injuries and the use of the bat as a deadly weapon, this offense is considered an Aggravated Robbery.
During this prolonged attack the suspects made numerous derogatory statements referencing the victim’s perceived sexual orientation. After removing the victim’s property, the suspects continued assaulting him and
using hate speech.
This offense occurred after the Allen Ross freedom parade to celebrate LGBT pride, a day of historical significance in the LGBT community. Preliminary investigation indicates that this offense meets the criteria of a hate crime. -DPD
