[news] Man, 18, sought after gun, hatchet attack at gay bar

What was that about "gay panic" being a legit mitigating factor for murder? Today is very sad for the queer community.

Police on Thursday are seeking a man in connection with gun and hatchet attacks overnight at a gay bar in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Three people were wounded. Authorities described suspect Jacob D. Robida, 18, of New Bedford as violent, armed and dangerous . . .

After finishing the drink and ordering a second one, Philip said, the man moved to the back of the bar, watching a game of pool briefly before taking out a hatchet -- a small ax the size of a hammer, Phillip said. "He started swinging the hatchet on top of this customer's head . . . Meanwhile, the attacker struck a second patron with the hatchet, pulled out a gun and shot the first victim in the face and the second twice in the head . . .

Full story here.

I am looking forward to Dressler's upcoming talk.