2 Miami Beach Gay Pride Attendees Attacked

MIAMI BEACH, FL — Two men were attacked while attending the Miami Beach Gay Pride festival on Sunday along with a third Good Samaritan who came to their rescue, according to Miami Beach police. Police asked for the public's help in finding four men in connection with the attacks. Police did not say if the incident is being investigated as a hate crime.

Sunday marked the final day of the 10th anniversary celebration of the week-long festival. The event drew thousands to Miami Beach for a parade, fireworks display and concert by artist Taylor Dayne.

"The incident took place Sunday evening, after the Miami Beach Pride Parade where two male members of the LGBT community were attacked as well as a third Good Samaritan who tried to help," explained Ernesto Rodriguez of the Miami Beach Police Department.

Police on Monday night released a photo of four men they are seeking in connection with the incident that occurred at 7:40 p.m. along 6 Street and Ocean Drive.

All three victims were residents of Miami Beach, according to a police report of the incident.

The two LGBT victims said they were standing on the north side of the restrooms when they were apparently selected at random by their attackers.

Photo courtesy Miami Beach Police Department