Turnstile Guitarist Arrested for Hitting Singer’s Father
Vulture • • general
Key Points:
- Brady Ebert, founding member of the band Turnstile, was arrested for attempted murder after allegedly running over William Yates, father of lead singer Brendan Yates, with his vehicle on March 29.
- The incident reportedly began with Ebert honking and shouting obscenities at Yates’s family before hitting William Yates with his car, causing severe injuries including a broken leg.
- William Yates underwent surgery and is currently recovering, with the band expressing hope for his full recovery.
- Ebert was charged with attempted second-degree murder and first-degree assault and taken into custody on March 31 in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- Police are still investigating the motives behind the attack, noting that Ebert fled the scene without providing aid or contacting emergency services.
