3 teens charged after allegedly attacking El Patio owner on Halloween for denying entry
Key Points:
- Three teens—Terrell Conway (17), Justin Davis (19), and Eugene Collins Jr. (17)—were charged following an attack on the owner/bouncer of El Patio in Eau Claire on Halloween night after being denied entry.
- The victim was assaulted by a group after turning them away; one attacker struck him with a baseball bat while others punched and held him in a headlock, resulting in multiple injuries including broken teeth and bruises.
- Video footage and witness statements detail the escalating altercation involving the teens and others, with Davis and Collins among those actively attacking the victim, while Conway also participated in the assault.
- Two juveniles initially identified as involved were taken into custody but only three individuals have been formally charged; bond conditions and court dates have been set for the accused.
- Police continue to investigate the incident, which reportedly began after the victim denied entry to some individuals and involved allegations of racial slurs and retaliation.