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WEST PALM BEACH – A Pahokee man and a West Palm Beach man have been charged with homicide-negligent manslaughter
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WEST PALM BEACH – A Pahokee man and a West Palm Beach man have been charged with homicide-negligent manslaughter in connection with a July 31 bar fight that left one man dead.
According to the Palm Bech County Sheriff’s Office, on July 31, shortly before 5 a.m. deputies responded to a bar fight, between two adult males, at Foster’s Too Lounge, located in the 5700 block of Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach.
Upon arrival deputies discovered an adult male with head injuries. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Further investigation led to the arrest of two suspects. Carlos Diaz, 38, of West Palm Beach was arrested on August 12. He was charged with homicide-negligent manslaughter. Bond was set at $100,000.
Christopher Lamont Williams, 43, of Pahokee was charged with aggravated battery and homicide-negligent manslaughter. He is being held without bond.
Anyone with information on how the bar fight is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS.
