A fan was reportedly pepper-sprayed throughout a Turnstile live performance in Richmond, Virginia final Wednesday, September 24. The Baltimore hardcore band closed their set at Brown’s Island with “Birds” from their new album Never Enough, throughout which concertgoers are sometimes invited to affix them onstage.
In a video circulated extensively by CBS 6 Information, one fan makes an attempt to climb onto the stage, at which level they look like pepper-sprayed by a sheriff’s deputy. Turnstile bassist Franz Lyons may also be seen overlaying his eyes and working in the direction of the again of the stage.
On Friday, September 26, Richmond Sheriff Antionette Irving told CBS 6 that the alleged pepper spray incident is presently underneath investigation. In the identical report, a spokesperson for the Richmond Metropolis Sheriff’s Workplace additionally confirmed that native police division had been dealing with safety on the Turnstile present.
When reached by Pitchfork, the Richmond Metropolis Sheriff’s Workplace provided no additional remark. Pitchfork has additionally reached out to Turnstile’s representatives for for remark.
Turnstile are presently touring North America in help of Never Enough, with help from Pace, Jane Remover, Amyl and the Sniffers, Model Pussy, and Blood Orange. The album was led by the singles “Never Enough,” “Birds,” “Seein’ Stars,” and “Look Out for Me.”
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