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| Camden man charged in 'ISIS' brawl at Philly steak shop |
| 2016-10-03 |
| [NJ] A 24-year-old Camden man has surrendered to Philadelphia police in connection with an assault outside a popular cheesesteak joint, during which the assailants allegedly said they were affiliated with the terror group ISIS. According to NBC10, Alberto Lopez turned himself into police on Sept. 14 and there's also a warrant out for a 36-year-old man also wanted in connection with the June 11 fight at Geno's along Passyunk Avenue. Lopez had a preliminary hearing last Thursday, according to the report, which adds that assault victim Patrick Kane was in attendance. The men from Clayton, Washington Township and Franklin Township are accused of attacking the two Philadelphia men after an altercation. According to previous reports, the attack occurred at approximately 4:15 a.m. when a member of Kane's group asked one of the assailants for a cigarette. A confrontation ensued and one of the men claimed they belonged to ISIS. "'Don't mess with us, we belong to ISIS,'" a member of the group allegedly said. Kane, who was out with another couple following a wedding, said he was punched multiple times by at least two men. Police said after the attack that the five suspects fled in two vehicles -- a dark-colored pickup truck and a SUV, both of which had New Jersey license plates. According to the NBC report, Lopez -- who is facing assault, harassment and endangerment charges -- will appear in court again on Oct. 28. |
| Posted by:Fred |