Phoenix police confirmed this week their bias crime detectives are investigating the incident. 'Ultimately, what we can say is that we expect for any establishment to make sure that when something happens this way, that they are there to support the community.' 'We're not making comment regard to the restaurant at this time,' said Kenneth Smith with Unity Collective. Organizers of the press conference said they want to ensure a thorough police investigation and that businesses are protecting LGBTQIA customers. The fight ensued and they moved outside the bar where they were both continually assaulted by a group of men.' 'They said they were not welcome here because they were gay. 'It's our understanding that they attended this establishment, a woman approached them, told them that they were not welcome in this bar, he didn't understand why,' said Sarah Tyree, the criminal justice Chair for the West Valley NAACP. The West Valley NAACP held a press conference in front of the restaurant to speak on behalf of the couple on Saturday. There seems to be no dispute that a fight occurred last Sunday night between customers at The Golden Margarita, but the exact details differ depending on who you ask. PHOENIX - A Valley couple alleges they were attacked by another customer at a downtown Phoenix bar last weekend because they are gay.
