Burnett called the stab wound “a kill shot” but said fortunately it didn’t puncture his lung. When he got up and tried to defend himself, one of his attackers stabbed him in the back with a broken beer bottle. Somebody needs to get them out of there.” Burnett said he didn’t hear the remarks and wasn’t aware of them when he returned to the party later in the evening with one of his girlfriends.īurnett said he was sitting inside a large metal shed called “the party shop” when he was blindsided with a punch to his left eye. However, the group left after someone at the party was overheard making anti-gay remarks such as, “These faggots don’t deserve to be here. He arrived at the party several hours earlier with three gay friends. Two of the suspects have been to prison and may be on parole, he said.īurnett said he’s attended several parties at the residence and was invited by his straight friend who lives there. He knows at least one of his attackers personally. These guys have nothing to lose.”īurnett said he grew up in Paris and came out as gay when he was 15. “I’m scared for my life,” Burnett said, adding that he’s staying with a family friend.
But Burnett said his attackers, whose identities are known, remain at large, and the officer told him it could be two weeks before they’re arrested. Reno police officials declined to further discuss their investigation.īurnett said the officer investigating the case told him the attack will be classified as a hate crime. The investigation is ongoing and additional information will be provided when available.” Jeff Sugg, interim chief of the Reno Police Department, released a statement Monday afternoon saying: “The Reno Police Department is currently investigating an aggravated assault that took place last weekend. “I’m convinced they were trying to kill me.” “They knew I was gay,” Burnett said Monday. He also sustained second-degree burns and severe bruises. His attackers yelled things like “pussy-ass faggot,” “gay bitch” and “cock-sucking punk,” Burnett said.īurnett said it took 30 stitches to close stab wounds to his back and forearm, as well as a cut above his left eye. when four men suddenly attacked him, stabbing him at least twice with a broken beer bottle before throwing him onto a fire. Read more here.Ī 26-year-old gay man says he was the victim of a brutal hate crime early Sunday in Reno, Texas - a small town just east of Paris and about 100 miles northeast of Dallas.īurke Burnett said he was at a private party at about 1 a.m. UPDATE: Three suspects have been arrested in connection with this crime. View more photos of Burnett's injuries below.
Next in line is the IRS, which is due nearly $70,000.Burke Burnett says he was punched in the eye, stabbed with a broken beer bottle and thrown onto a lit burn barrel early Sunday at a party in Reno, Texas. 2 creditor is the Texas Comptroller’s Office, which is owed more than $75,000 in back taxes. In September, Caye South Management Group Inc., the Austin-based owner of BT2, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The bankruptcy filing listed up to $50,000 in assets and $100,001 to $500,000 in liabilities.Ĭourt records show the largest creditor is BFS Receivables LLC in Coral Springs, Florida, which is owed $124,875 for a credit card advance. “What would help … is one last effort to help employees transition from the hope they had for their BT2 job to what lies ahead.” “We’ve heard suggestions to create a GoFundMe to help re-open the bar but the money needed for that is too tremendous,” Calderon wrote May 7. On a GoFundMe page set up to raise money for the staff of BT2, co-owner Tino Calderon said it was “impossible” to pay the club’s rent because of the mandatory shutdown of bars in Austin and the subsequent evaporation of revenue. I-35 Frontage Rd., was recognized for its laidback atmosphere, drag shows, sand volleyball court, and food service. The bar, also known as BT2, had been temporarily shut down since March due to the pandemic. “We are truly grateful for all the amazing people that has supported our establishment over the MANY years!!! Thank you for allowing us to in being part of this community!!! Stay safe and thank you everyone for everything!!!” “It is with sad news that we will be officially closing our doors permanently due to the pandemic that is occurring,” ’Bout Time 2 said on Instagram. North Austin gay bar ’Bout Time 2 has announced its last call, blaming the club’s permanent closure on the coronavirus pandemic.