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Bartender's Neck Slashed by Customer's Glass
20 Jun
Summary
- Bartender was glassed after refusing a customer service.
- Attacker threw a glass, shattering and cutting the victim's neck.
- Bar owner cited rampant drug use and business struggles.
A violent encounter occurred early Friday morning at Belltown Provision when a customer attacked a bartender, throwing a glass that shattered and caused a neck injury. The victim, Benjamin Grady Kiser-Lowrance, was treated by a customer who was a nurse and is now recovering but remains shaken.
The attack happened after Kiser-Lowrance refused to serve the man following last call. Surveillance footage showed the assailant attempting to take items from the counter before throwing the glass. This incident adds to the bar's ongoing struggles, with owner Jon Robinson reporting six break-ins in the past year, totaling over $100,000 in damages.
Robinson highlighted the pervasive issue of drug addiction in Belltown, stating that it creates a difficult environment for small businesses. He questioned why other neighborhoods received city attention for cleanup ahead of the World Cup, while Belltown has not. The community is hoping for similar city-led initiatives to address these pressing problems.
