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Washington bike show canceled after local bar says they were targeted and attacked by motorcycle club
The City of Washington's Rally on Main bike show has been canceled after a local bar says it was targeted and attacked by a motorcycle club.
The city announced Monday afternoon that this year's event that was set to feature live music, food trucks, vendors, and a best of show motorcycle competition has been canceled and said it was "due to an unfortunate event that occurred in Washington County over the weekend."
Forty Bar & Grille later said on social media that their establishment was targeted in a "brutal and unprovoked attack" at the hands of an area motorcycle club on Saturday night.
The bar said the the violent act was traumatic and caused several bartenders and guests to hide in the basement while the attack was going on.
"We want to make it absolutely clear: our bar had no affiliation, engagement, or prior dealings with this motorcycle club," the bar said. "We were victims of their intimidation and violence. Our only priority in that moment was protecting the people inside our establishment."
The bar said that the aftermath of the attack has left the community shaken and that as a result of the weekend's events, this year's Rally on Main cannot move forward.
"To our loyal patrons, our incredible staff, and the greater Washington community: please know that your safety will always remain our top priority," the bar said. "We are cooperating fully with law enforcement to ensure justice is served and that those responsible are held accountable."
KDKA has reached out to the Washington County District Attorney's Office and the Pennsylvania State Police for more information about the alleged attack.
The City of Washington says Rally on Main will return next August.
