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Wanted: 2 Bar Patrons Who Beat the Bouncer to Death
Pat's II (Photo via Yelp
Authorities in Redondo Beach are still searching for two suspects who allegedly beat a bar bouncer to death early Saturday morning. The incident took place after last call at Pat's II Cocktail lounge on Pacific Coast Highway, reports City News Service. The victim, identified only as "Terry" was described by those who knew him as a "gentle giant."
One of the suspects was a reportedly a regular at the bar. He and the other suspect were reportedly intoxicated and not heeding the bouncer's request they leave the premises. The suspects attacked the bouncer, and one allegedly kicked the victim in the head.
Terry died of his injuries at the hospital.
"It was a beating," police Sgt. Fabian Saucedo told Redondo Beach Patch. "It was ... a blunt-force type thing."
Police described the men as Hispanics in their early 30s, and said one had a ponytail.
The two men were seen leaving in a white Audi with the California license plate 5DQM959, police said. As part of the ongoing investigation, police are examining video captured of the attack.
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