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Thug walks up to 82-year-old man who apparently uses wheelchair, stabs him from behind in reportedly unprovoked attack inside Los Angeles Taco Bell



Surveillance video caught the moment an 82-year-old man was stabbed from behind while eating in a Los Angeles Taco Bell, KTTV-TV reported.

Fox News called it an unprovoked attack.

What are the details?

Los Angeles police said the suspect on Oct. 3 approached the elderly man from behind as he was dining inside the fast-food restaurant in the 12000 block of Venice Boulevard, KTTV reported. Surveillance video showed an empty wheelchair next to the victim, who was seated in a restaurant chair at the time of the attack.

The suspect then stabbed the victim in the neck and shoulder and ran from the scene, KTTV said, citing police, who responded around 7 p.m.

The victim was rushed to a hospital, KTTV said, and remains as of Thursday on the road to recovery. Fox News said he was in critical condition.

What do we know about the suspect?

The suspect is described as a bald man, likely in his 20s or 30s, who stands between 5 feet, 1-inch and 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs about 130 pounds, KTTV said.

The suspect also has a large tattoo on the back of his head and a small tattoo next to his left eye, LAPD added to the station.

Anyone with information can call 310-482-6369, KTTV said.

How are folks reacting?

Commenters on Yahoo! News were horrified and angry about the stabbing:

  • "Can't get much lower than that," one commenter said.
  • "Defund the police they said. No cash bail the said. Empty the jails they said. Any theft under $1,000 is acceptable they said. Now we are dealing with all these upstanding citizens. Congratulations, you've gone and done it, and innocent people are paying the price," one commenter reacted. "Fire every single politician that supports such madness."
  • "And when we catch him we will let him go!" another commenter predicted.
  • "I have come to believe that all these actions by the various and sundry state and local governments that have led to this enormous escalation in violent crime is being perpetrated for that very reason: to increase instances of violent crime against the citizenry and make them scared," another commenter wrote. "Scared people are easier to lead and control, and when things get so bad as they are becoming, it will be much easier to get the people to accept any solution that's proposed — and those solutions will not be anything that anybody today would be willing to accept."
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Taco Bell announces 'Drag Brunch' events at several locations around the U.S.



Taco Bell announced last month that it plans to hold "Drag Brunch" events at several restaurant locations around the U.S.

"Each show will be hosted by the fabulous drag performer and taco extraordinaire, Kay Sedia, and feature performances from local queens and kings that will transform any morning from Mild to Fire!" according to a Taco Bell press release. "As a brand that brings people together, the Taco Bell Drag Brunch experience is rooted in celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community and creating safe and welcoming spaces for all."

The events will be held at Taco Bell Cantinas in several cities. According to the Taco Bell website, Taco Bell Cantina restaurants feature "a fancy new look, open kitchen, custom menu and specialty alcoholic beverages like beer, wine, sangria and liquor versions of our classic Freezes."

The first event took place on May 1 in Las Vegas. There are also events scheduled for Chicago and Nashville later this month. "Taco Bell Drag Brunch" events are scheduled to take place in New York and Fort Lauderdale in June.

Taco Bell kicked off the new drag brunch at the firm's flagship cantina in Las Vegas. "We understand the importance of creating safe spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community." https://bit.ly/3sj4R3j\u00a0pic.twitter.com/vl6AK2jKrz
— USA TODAY (@USA TODAY) 1651846200

"We understand the importance of creating safe spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community and are thrilled to provide a unique experience that spotlights and celebrates the wonderful artform of drag and its influence in culture with their chosen families," Taco Bell global chief brand officer Sean Tresvant said, according to the press release. "Taco Bell Drag Brunch was concepted by Live Más Pride, Taco Bell’s LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group, which has played a major role in driving awareness of and meaningfully supporting LGBTQIA+ communities both within Taco Bell and the communities we serve and operate in."

In response to a Taco Bell tweet advertising "Drag Brunch," someone commented, "I've never NOT wanted a Taco Bell brunch more."

I've never NOT wanted a Taco Bell brunch more
— Zach (@Zach) 1650902160

Another response to Taco Bell's tweet declared, "@tacobell you people are SICK and I don't go to a restaurant to watch this sickening crap!"

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​Watch: Driver plows through group of people and into a ​Taco Bell, injuring three



A disturbing video has gone viral showing a car being driven into a group of individuals standing outside a Taco Bell and into the restaurant lobby, leaving three people injured.

What are the details?

The footage began circulating earlier this week, and shows a handful of people gathered out front of the fast food joint in an apparent confrontation with whomever was in the vehicle. Yelling is heard, and the car is seen revving toward the group before someone shouts, "Blow that b**** up." The vehicle then plows into the people and through the front of the restaurant.

Warning: Graphic footage

According to The Daily Mail, the incident occurred in Waldorf, Maryland, at little after 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday night.

TMZ reported:

According to Charles County law enforcement, the occupants in the vehicle were in an argument with an employee working the drive-thru before the hit-and-run. Cops say they were told one of the suspects got out and assaulted the employee at the window, then got back in the vehicle.
The driver then allegedly pulled up to the front, which is where the vid picks up. Police say 2 people were treated at the scene for injuries and one was taken to the hospital for injuries that are not life-threatening.

WNBC-TV reported that the driver fled the scene following the crash, and authorities later found the vehicle parked at a house near the Taco Bell. The Charles County Sheriff's Office has not yet identified the suspect in the incident, but investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and wants to hear from any witnesses.