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Teen mob allegedly beat gay man to death in park in potential hate crime
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Alex Bollinger , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The man, identified as Georgi Kuzev, had severe head trauma, broken bones, and internal injuries.
A gay man was found injured in a park in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, and later died from his injuries. He was discovered by parents picking up their children from daycare. The man, identified as Georgi Kuzev, had severe head trauma, broken bones, and internal injuries.
Security camera footage is being reviewed by investigators, who believe the attack may have been a hate crime. The footage shows a group of young people gathering in the area before the attack. Further details about the incident are available from local news sources, including security footage from businesses in the area where Kuzev was found.
Investigators are continuing to look into the circumstances surrounding the attack.
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Category: rights ·
Published: August 6, 2026 ·
Source: LGBTQ Nation ·
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