Arson at The Center
Early this morning, an individual attempted to set fire to The Center. They were unsuccessful and no damage was done to the building. As we enter the final week of Pride Month, the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall and major celebrations take place this weekend in New York, San Francisco, and around the world, this attempted arson and hate crime against our community reinforce the need for LGBTQ+ Pride events. Our equality, rights, and our lives remain at risk.
We are glad that our building is safe. This vengeful act reminds us to be alert, be safe, and if you see something, say something. To everyone around the world attending Pride events this weekend, let this be a reminder of why you are celebrating and why our fight for equality continues.
See the Facebook Post Here:
https://www.facebook.com/TheCenterLV/posts/10157408201901228
ABC
3PM Lead Story
Web Story:
https://www.ktnv.com/news/fire-started-at-the-center-on-eve-of-stonewall-anniversary
FOX
4PM Lead Story
Web Story:
NBC
Web Story:
https://news3lv.com/news/local/arson-under-investigation-lgbt-the-center-las-vegas-pride-month
NBC TELEMUNDO
11PM Lead Story
CBS
REVIEW-JOURNAL
LAS VEGAS SUN
https://lasvegassun.com/news/2019/jun/27/video-shows-tree-fire-arson-las-vegas-lgbtq-center/
ASSOCIATED PRESS
https://www.apnews.com/01a27cc2c5854ee18e1ac9535938189b
INSTINCT MAGAZINE
https://instinctmagazine.com/fire-set-at-las-vegas-lgbtq-center/
ELKO DAILY FREE PRESS
WASHINGTON TIMES
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jun/27/officials-video-shows-tree-fire-arson-at-vegas-lgb/
US NEWS AND WORLD REPORT
SFGATE
ADVOCATE
https://www.advocate.com/crime/2019/6/27/las-vegas-firefighters-investigate-arson-citys-lgbt-center
THE RANDY REPORT
http://randyreport.blogspot.com/2019/06/las-vegas-arson-attempt-at-lgbtq.html