Candlelight Vigil for Chad Gibson - Victim of Police Brutality in Fort Worth Gay Bar Raid

>> Jul 1, 2009

A candlelight vigil for Chad Gibson will be held tonight at 8:30 p.m. central time at the Rainbow Lounge in Fort Worth, Texas.  Gibson was the victim of police brutality in an unexpected raid on June 28th in the cowtown gay bar.

The vigil is being coordinated by North Texas LGBT organization Queer Liberaction.

According to eyewitnesses, Gibson sustained multiple injuries to the head while police attempted to handcuff and arrest the 26 year old.  According to Gibson's family members, if the bleeding and swelling continues, surgery will be imminent.

Rainbow Lounge is located at 651 S. Jennings, Fort Worth, TX 76104.


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