Transgender Woman Attacked Following Traffic Accident at East Oak Cliff Apartments, Police Say

Dallas police are investigating a potential hate crime after a transgender woman was assaulted Friday night in east Oak Cliff.The assault happened just before 11:30 p.m. at the Royal Crest Apartments in the 3500 block of Wilhurt Avenue. The victim told police she was attacked after a minor traffic accident at the apartment complex.Police said the woman knows the suspects and they used homophobic slurs during the attack. The assault was recorded on video, police said.Officials are reviewing the incident and determining if the assault will be classified as a hate crime, police said.Anyone with information can call police at 214-671-3584.  Continue reading...

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