It’s been brought to our attention that there were a few people violently attacked at The Gorge in George, WA Saturday during the 2nd of 3 Phish shows. According to reports, two (or three depending on which report) men, including Samir Poles, were attacked simultaneously during the concert with rocks to the face and head. Samir reported the following on his Facebook Page today:
A report today from Grant County Sheriff website reads:
Detectives seeking first-hand witnesses to Gorge assaults during Phish concert
Near GEORGE, Wash. (24JULY2018) — Detectives with the Grant County Sheriff’s Office are investigating two assaults which happened during Saturday’s Phish concert at the Gorge Amphitheater near George, Washington.
Sheriff’s deputies were notified Saturday evening of two assault victims who had been brought to the medical tent at the venue. The victims, a 46-year-old man from Washington state and a 38-year-old man from Colorado, each suffered head injuries and were transported to regional hospitals for treatment. One victim is hospitalized in stable condition, the other was treated and released.
What is known so far is that the victims were assaulted around the same time, but at locations far apart from one another inside the concert venue; one victim was down near the stage, the other up high on the hill above. Both victims were struck with rocks. Neither victim can identify their assailant. The victims do not know each other.
Although there was a great deal of chatter and speculation on social media platforms, detectives are asking anyone who witnessed first-hand either of the assaults to contact the Grant County Sheriff’s Office at 509-762-1160, or send information to crimetips@grantcountywa.gov.
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Address/Location
Grant County Sheriff’s Office
35 C St NW
Ephrata, WA 98823
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 509-754-2011
GOFUNDME pages have been set up for both of the victims:
Samir Poles: https://www.gofundme.com/ndkbuf-samirs-medical-fund
Joe Louis Allen Jr.: https://www.gofundme.com/fundraiser-for-joe-allen-jr
I have contacted Phish for comment but no response as of yet. If you have any information regarding these attacks, please contact the Grant County Sheriff:
Address/Location
Grant County Sheriff’s Office
35 C St NW
Ephrata, WA 98823
Contact
509-754-2011
or send information to crimetips@grantcountywa.gov.
