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The Salt Lake City Police Department is asking the public's help in identifying a suspect in an assault that occurred on Halloween night in the parking lot of the Red Lion Hotel.
The two victims confronted a group of people that were near their vehicle in the parking lot. Words were exchanged and a physical altercation ensued.
The suspects were described as a five or six black males and a Hispanic male.
The suspect who threw the first punch was wearing a blue Washington Nationals hoodie, with a white Halloween mask propped up on top of his head and black pants.
One of the victims was knocked unconscious during the altercation. The other victim required facial surgery as a result of the injuries suffered during the altercation.
The fight was purportedly sparked by a Confederate flag decal on the pickup truck of one of the victims.
Police are asking anyone who may know the identity and/or location of the suspects to call (801) 799-3000. Anonymous tips may be sent by text to 274637. Please start your text with TIPSLCPD, which routes it to the police department. Then include any relevant information. Reference: case #15-209780.