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Remember when police raided a gay bar & the patrons did something surprising?
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Molly Sprayregen , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway About 20 officers in bulletproof vests were involved in the incident.
A raid by police officers occurred at P Town Bar, a local LGBTQ + venue, during a drag event. About 20 officers in bulletproof vests were involved in the incident. The event was interrupted, and patrons were directed to exit the bar, but the reason given was only that it was a "compliance check".
Despite the raid, the drag show continued in a moment of resistance and solidarity. Further details about the incident are available from local sources. The raid happened on a Friday, and a performance by drag artist Indica was underway at the time, alongside other notable figures in the nightlife scene.
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Category: culture Published: June 28, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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