Damon Young was assaulted by a group of teens in Dolores Park as he left on Pride Weekend. After one teen claimed Young's dog had peed on his shoe, the situation escalated into an unprovoked attack. Young was punched multiple times and fell to the ground, sustaining a concussion and soft-tissue damage. Despite being surrounded by people, no one helped him as he yelled for assistance. He was later denied help by nearby San Francisco firefighters and opted to drive home after being instructed to find a police officer who was not present.
Young alleges he was targeted for an unprovoked attack by a group of teens in Dolores Park, resulting in multiple punches to his face and a concussion.
Young called out for help during the attack, stating that many revelers were around but did not come to his assistance as he was repeatedly punched.
After the assault, Young complained that firefighters nearby denied him help, instructing him instead to find an SFPD officer, whom he did not see.
Young's experience highlights the lack of support from bystanders and first responders during violent incidents, revealing broader issues of safety in crowded spaces.
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