"A fan was reportedly pepper-sprayed during a Turnstile concert in Richmond, Virginia last Wednesday, September 24. The Baltimore hardcore band closed their set at Brown's Island with " Birds" from their new album Never Enough, during which concertgoers are typically invited to join them onstage. In a video circulated widely by CBS 6 News, one fan attempts to climb onto the stage, at which point they appear to be pepper-sprayed by a sheriff's deputy. Turnstile bassist Franz Lyons can also be seen covering his eyes and running towards the back of the stage."
"On Friday, September 26, Richmond Sheriff Antionette Irving told CBS 6 that the alleged pepper spray incident is currently under investigation. In the same report, a spokesperson for the Richmond City Sheriff's Office also confirmed that local police department had been handling security at the Turnstile show. When reached by Pitchfork, the Richmond City Sheriff's Office offered no further comment. Pitchfork has also reached out to Turnstile's representatives for for comment."
A fan was reportedly pepper-sprayed while attempting to join Turnstile onstage at Brown's Island in Richmond on September 24. Turnstile closed their set with the song "Birds" from Never Enough, a track during which concertgoers are typically invited onstage. Video circulated by CBS 6 shows a fan attempting to climb onto the stage and appearing to be pepper-sprayed by a sheriff's deputy, while bassist Franz Lyons covers his eyes and moves toward the back of the stage. Richmond Sheriff Antionette Irving said the incident is under investigation. A Richmond City Sheriff's Office spokesperson confirmed the local police department handled security. The Sheriff's Office offered no further comment to Pitchfork, and Pitchfork reached out to Turnstile's representatives. Turnstile are touring North America in support of Never Enough with several support acts.
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