The man turns to face the street and, still dancing, approaches a vehicle and appears to reach toward it, then turns and walks toward the bouncer, who steps quickly toward him and punches him. Video posted by WTXF-TV shows a man being hustled outside, then dancing on the sidewalk facing the retreating bouncer. The victim was taken to a hospital in critical condition and died Saturday, police said. The episode took place in front of the Tabu Lounge and Sports Bar shortly before 1 a.m.
“It’s disturbing anytime there’s an unprovoked attack,” said Naish, adding he had not heard of previous complaints about the people doing security for the gay bar, and declined to comment on the circumstances. Police later identified him as 24-year-old Kenneth Frye of Philadelphia. The 41-year-old victim struck his head on the sidewalk after the bouncer punched him, a police statement said, adding that the man had been escorted out of the bar for being intoxicated.ĭeputy Police Commissioner Ben Naish told reporters the arrest warrant had been issued in the case, and the suspect was expected to either turn himself in or be taken into custody shortly. PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A bouncer at a Philadelphia gay bar is wanted for third-degree murder after allegedly punching an ejected bar patron who later died, police said Wednesday.
