Hate Crime Investigation Underway After Beating Hospitalizes Gay Davis Man « CBS Sacramento
A Davis man was attacked and badly beaten Sunday, and believes the crime is rooted in hate of his sexuality.
“Even if you think it’s your back doorstep, it’s a scary, scary world,” said Mikey Partida.
Investigators are looking into whether or not the openly gay Davis man was targeted because of his sexuality.
“You’d think in your hometown, which is Davis, you wouldn’t think anything at your doorstep would hit you that hard,” said Partida.
His right eye is still swollen shut and his face is covered in cuts. Soft-spoken, Partida is groggy after suffering from a severe concussion.
“I couldn’t fight them off. I’ve never been in a fight,” said Partida.
He doesn’t remember much after the first punch, but will never forget the homophobic slurs he says his attackers hurled at him.
“They were just saying the f-word — the gay word — but f,” said Partida.
It happened out of nowhere. Partida was walking with his cousins late Sunday in his hometown of Davis. He says his attackers followed him down the sidewalk, creeping closer and closer — calling him names until they jumped him.
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