State police investigate assault as possible hate crime
Maryland State Police troopers are investigating an assault near Walkersville early Saturday as a possible hate crime.
Troopers were dispatched to a convenience store in the 8400 block of Woodsboro Pike shortly before 2 a.m. Saturday for a reported assault, according to a state police press release.
A 25-year-old man, who was not identified in the release, told police that four unknown men assaulted him in the parking lot and made derogatory remarks about the man's sexual orientation, according to police.
The man declined medical treatment at the scene.
Police are investigating the incident as a hate crime because of the references to the man's sexual orientation, according to the release.
Police believe the four men are all between 16 and 20 years old.
Callers with information about the case was asked to contact the Maryland State Police Frederick barrack at 301-600-4151. Callers can remain anonymous.
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