Pittsburgh raid on gay bar

What the owners of P Town have called a "surprise pittsburgh has been described by attendees as reminiscent of past police raids of gay establishments in the s and 70s. Around 20 Pennsylvania State Police officers and undercover agents entered the bar around p. P Town's management said in a statement posted to Instagram that the raid was performed by officers from the Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement, Fire Department, and Health Department as "part of an efforts to ensure establishments remain in compliance with [Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board] regulations.

Management went on to explain that the bar was sparked by their occupancy limit, which they have been attempting to receive an updated license for since renovating their space to accommodate more patrons during the beginning of the COVID pandemic. An estimated people were attending the event, despite the bar's legal limit still being listed as Gay Town said that it "will make a more proactive effort" to obtain the updated license.

They described the raid as a frightening and confusing experience as they were forced outside — but not before local raid artist Blade Matthews could finish a performance of "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queenmaking the officers wait through the six-minute song. Drag artist Indica continued entertaining the crowd even as they waited outside, leading an a capella version of "Pink Pony Club" by Chappell Roan.

Indica said after that officers recognized Lepore once outside, and asked for selfies with her while they inspected the building. The City of Pittsburgh did not initiate the complaint against P Town that led to the raid, according to the outlet, but officials are currently working to determine where it came from.

Pittsburgh police raid LGBTQ+ bar during drag show featuring Amanda Lepore

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