2nd Update: Jose Alicea, the 22-year-old man who was beaten outside the 33 Lounge on Aug. 21, died from his injuries after three days in critical condition, the Boston police said Monday. He was from Hyde Park. [via Universal Hub]
Update: Boston police initially reported that the victim died Saturday, but he is still clinging to life. [Globe via Universal Hub]
A group of men from Lynn, Malden and Revere and a 38-year-old Philadelphia man were pulled out of a limousine and arrested Friday morning after they allegedly pummeled a guy outside the “33″ lounge, according to the BPD.
Police found the victim bleeding from the head when they arrived at 33 Stanhope St., near Copley Plaza, at about 2:25 a.m. The 22-year-old man was taken to Mass. General, where he’s in critical condition.
Fox News reports the guys in the limousine got into a confrontation with a group of people in an Escalade and the victim got a bottle smashed over his head.
Were you around Stanhope Street when the clubs let out last night? Police are looking for witnesses:
The Boston Police Homicide Unit continues to investigate this matter and urges anyone with information to contact them at 617-343-4470. Individuals who wish to provide information anonymously may do so by calling CrimeStoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS. You may also text ‘Tip’ to CRIME (27463).
On July 31, two men were arrested after a car chase through the South End and charged with trying to end an argument outside the club by firing a gun into the air (also on a Thursday). In another incident in 2006, a bouncer was shot when he tried to break up a melee that broke out downstairs.
33 was hosting a birthday party for its promoter last night, which makes for some unfortunate foreshadowing in his twitter blasts leading up to the event:
HAPPY B DAY TO ME. Thank you all for all the Great B Day wishes. This Thursday we party hard at 33. Today I’m taking it easy. Thanks.
12:07 PM Aug 18th from Ping.fm
TOMORROW IS MY BIG B DAY BASH AT 33 LOUNGE….HOPE YOU CAN COME HAVE A GOOD TIME WITH US. IT’S GOING TO BE A NIGHT TO REMEMBER, TRY TO COME.
3:58 PM Aug 19th from Ping.fm
BIG DAY TODAY. Celebrating it big tonight at 33 Lounge. My B Day bash is going to be crazy. See you later on at 33. TS
11:43 AM Aug 20th from Ping.fm
Thank you all for com
about 2 hours ago from Ping.fm
Thank you all for coming out last night and thank you to those that didn’t even call or text. It is what it is. Had a Great time. 32 fe …
about 2 hours ago from Ping.fm
NO STIX LOUNGE TOMORROW. I WILL KEEP YOU POSTED ON ANY NEW UPDATES. Thanks
10 minutes ago from Ping.fm
You can download the TS Thursdays mixtape for free here.
Arrested were Ramona Berroa, 28, of Lynn, Ramon LLavona, 38, of Philadelphia, Justin Cooke, 25, of Lynn, Michael Welch, 27, of Lynn, Ruskyn Garcia, 25, of Lynn, Anthony Villaobos, 21, of Revere, Jonathan Fernandez, 23, of Lynn, Johan Garcia, 28, of Lynn, Jose Castros, 22, of Lynn, Miguel Flaquer, 25, of Malden, Jorge Encarnacion, 26, of Lynn and Jason Benalfew, 26, of Lynn. They were charged with assault and battery with serious bodily injuries.