“Shock, shock,” I say utterly unsurprised by this case. We’re not followers of cops over right here, so having their presence actually wherever is already a nasty begin, and this case isn’t any totally different. At Turnstile‘s present in Richmond, Virginia on Wednesday, September 24 at Brown’s Island, a police officer close to the stage really confirmed how completely out of contact they have been with what it’s we do at this stuff.
Whereas Turnstile was enjoying “Birds,” followers understandably crowd surfed their solution to the stage to dive off, like what is usually achieved at principally each present ever. The band clearly is aware of this, as they ALWAYS encourage followers to return up and be a part of them on stage, however whoever was on obligation for safety certainly didn’t. Fan filmed footage (a few of which you’ll see under) exhibits bassist/vocalist Franz Lyons making an attempt to assist somebody get on stage whereas safety tried to intervene.
It’s form of onerous to make out, however an officer was then seen pepper spraying followers close to the stage earlier than then spraying it instantly within the face of a fan making an attempt to stand up. You may then see within the video how Lyons shielded his eyes from the spray as nicely. All of the hubbub compelled attendees to have a tendency to at least one one other by pouring water within the eyes of these affected. It’s additionally reported {that a} teen in attendance required some form of medical consideration.
Richmond Sheriff Antionette Irving has since introduced that her workplace, who was in command of safety on the present, has opened an investigation. “We’re reviewing the live performance exercise and any allegations associated to any incidents,” Irving stated to CBS 6 (WTVR).
Nobody from Turnstile’s camp, RMC Occasions nor present promoter The Broadberry have commented at time of publication. File this underneath but another excuse why cops ought to simply depart us the hell alone and stick with killing individuals unnecessarily and all the opposite dumb enterprise they do (*eyeroll*).
