LAPD seeks group of men in another attack on a transgender woman
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LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Police Department is asking for the public’s help to find a group of men who they say attacked a transgender woman over the weekend and are believed to be the same people who attacked her in April. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. According to LAPD, the group involved in a previous attack returned to the victim’s location on May 31 at around 11:38 p.m. in the Westlake District of Los Angeles.
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Main Idea: Los Angeles police are asking for help finding a group of men accused of attacking a transgender woman again after a previous assault in April.
Key Points:
- The LAPD says the latest attack happened late on May 31 in the Westlake District and left the 61-year-old victim seriously hurt.
- Police believe the same group attacked her before, including an April incident that began after one suspect flirted with her in her store.
- In the earlier attack, police say the woman was pushed down, sexually assaulted, threatened, and later hit with a skateboard, pepper sprayed, and doused with an unknown liquid.
- Detectives have released photos of the suspects and are asking anyone with information or other possible victims to contact police or crime stoppers.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Repeated hate-motivated attacks can make transgender people and nearby residents feel less safe and may push small businesses and public spaces to spend more on security.
Positive Impact
LAPD’s search for suspects and possible victims could help stop more assaults and improve trust that police will respond to hate crimes.
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