In Queens: A Man was Brutally Murdered because he was believed to be Gay

22-year-old Steven Torres killed a man because he thought he was gay. Steven brutally stabbed 69-year-old Edward Orozco in daylight. In frakking daylight, in Elmhurst, Queens!

According to the police, Steven said that Edward was blowing kisses at him. For what ever reason, that set Steven off and he attacked Edward. Edward was screaming for help and no one helped him at all. That poor man died and no one tried to stop Steven.

The police caught Steven and took him away. He will be charged with a Hate Crime.

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A Vigil for Islan Nettles is set for Tomorrow

A vigil for Islan Nettles is scheduled for tomorrow in Harlem. If you don't remember my post, Islan was a trans woman who was brutality beaten across the street from the police station in Harlem.

Harlem Pride posted this message on their FB page:

Thank you so much for your patience and support. We now have the information for the vigil. Please keep in mind that this is a celebration of Islan Nettles, her love of life and an opportunity for the community to come together in unity and peace.

Date:
Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Location:
Jackie Robinson Park
Entrance on W. 148th Street @ Bradhurst Avenue
Harlem, NY
(This is down the street from the location of the incident.)

Time: 6PM

Thank you all for your care and attention to this matter. Please feel free to forward this email to other individuals/organizations.

Best wishes,
Harlem Pride, Inc.