Provincetown officials announced on Wednesday that they are looking into a number of events that have targeted the town’s LGBTQ+ community in recent days.
According to a statement from town manager Alex Morses, “these events are disturbing, and we share the fear and discomfort they are causing in our community.” These events are being investigated by the Provincetown and Town Police Departments, who take them very seriously.
Three guys reportedly beat a man in the early hours of Monday morning after using a homophobic insult. The incident is being looked at by police as a potential hate crime.
In social media videos, the man, who claimed to be Chris Kostka, said that the attack occurred when he was on his way home from a friend’s house.
PolicesaidKoskta told authorities that between one and two in the morning on Monday, he was strolling along Bradford Street near Howland Street in the east end when a black Lexus automobile drew up. Three white men in their 20s or 30s, he said police, came out of the car and attacked him while using a homophobic slur.
Anyone in the vicinity of Howland Street is being asked by police to go through doorbell or personal security cameras for any film that might have been recorded during the assault window and could help with their inquiry.
According to Morse on Wednesday, police also got reports on Tuesday of individuals shouting homophobic epithets from a car. According to Morse, police in that event acted swiftly, found the car, and identified the suspects.
He stated that charges are currently being filed.
According to Morse, this incident demonstrates the significance of promptly reporting information to the police. The prompt action taken by our police department should serve as a reminder to anyone who comes here to hurt others that Provincetown will not put up with this kind of behavior.
According to Morse, the department will have more officers on duty throughout the Fourth of July holiday weekend in order to be visible and keep an eye out for any unusual or potentially dangerous conduct.
Officials will give updates on recent events, give safety advice, and lead a community debate on how to protect one another and ourselves at a community safety forum scheduled for Tuesday. Morse stated
According to Morse, hate has no place here, even though recent events have demonstrated that it may occur here. As previous generations have done, we will unite, defend one another, and make sure Provincetown continues to be a safe place for the LGBTQ+ community as well as all locals and visitors. Hatred will not prevail. This weekend, go out and enjoy yourself, tip favorite drag queens, support local businesses, take in the fireworks, and dance the night away.
In his letter, Morse included a number of safety tips, asking people to be mindful of their surroundings, congregate in groups whenever feasible, and report any and all occurrences that may arise.
In addition, he urged everyone to look for themselves while also helping one another.
He wrote that hate crimes are traumatic. Seek assistance from friends, neighborhood associations, or counseling agencies.
At Boston.com, Dialynn Dwyer works as an editor and reporter, covering local and breaking news in Boston and New England.
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