Overview

• The Austin Police Department has referred the July 26 incident to its Hate Crime Review Committee and continues its open investigation with no arrests made.
• A local construction worker who intervened suffered gashes to his head, a broken jaw, a concussion and was taken to hospital for surgery.
• A GoFundMe set up by his parents has raised over $55,000 to help cover his medical bills and lost wages.
• Investigators have urged witnesses or anyone with video or information to contact APD at 512-974-2000 or Capital Area Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS.
• The attack coincides with a Texas special legislative session debating transgender access to public restrooms and changing facilities, legislation critics warn may fuel bias.