Hate Crime At Amtrak Station Reported In Davis

DAVIS - Davis Police are investigating a confrontation Tuesday at the Amtrak train station as a hate crime.

Police say at approximately 10:42 a.m., officers responded to the Amtrak train station for a call of a Hate Crime/Battery.

When they arrived, officers found the victim, a 32 year old Ethiopian male, who stated that he was assaulted and beaten by a white male.

The victim allegedly told officers the suspect approached him and made an unprovoked and racially derogatory comment. The suspect then kicked the victim on the shin and pushed him down using his hands.

Police say the victim lost his balance and fell onto a concrete bench. The man suffered minor scrapes, but declined any medical attention.

The suspect is described as a white male, 40 to 50 years old, medium build, approximately 5’7” in height, with short brown hair and a mustache.

According to the victim, the suspect may have been holding a bottle and was likely intoxicated.

The Davis Police Department is investigating this case as a hate crime because of the derogatory comment made by the suspect just prior to the attack.

Detectives were called out to pursue any possible leads and are actively attempting to identify to the suspect.

Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Davis Police Department at 530-747-5400.