The DC Center will host an ad-hoc meeting to discuss the recent attack on two transgender individuals last weekend and how we can move forward to address hate crimes and build better relationships with the MPD.
The meeting will take place this Friday, March 19th at 6:30 PM at the DC Center for the LGBT Community, 1810 14th St NW. Representatives will be on hand from the Latino GLBT History Project, GLOV, and the DC Trans Coalition.
About the Incident
On March 13, 2010 the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) received a call for an assault in the area of 14th & Sheperd St. NW. An investigation revealed that a man armed with a metal pole assaulted two transgendered individuals. The investigation further revealed that the suspect attacked the complainants because of their gender identity.
One of the complainants sustained injuries from the attack and received medical treatment. he suspect was arrested on scene. The suspect was charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon/Pole (Bias Related). Members of the Gay and Lesbian and Latino Liaison Units were involved in the investigation.
