What happened to Samuel Luiz in Spain?
SAMUEL Luiz was a 24-year-old man who was allegedly beaten to death in Galicia, Spain. The attack was reportedly prompted by homophobia. Luiz was beaten to the point of death in the early hours of July 3, 2021, in A Corua, Galicia. Witnesses say the attack was allegedly motivated by homophobia, as Luiz was a gay man. Luiz, who was a nurse, was leaving the El Andn nightclub when his assailants believed that he was recording them on his phone. One in the group punched Luiz before the rest descended on him. Police described the brutal attack as a human pack kicking a youngster for more than 150 meters down a street.  4 Luiz, 24, was a nurse Credit: Instagram  The same sources added that that they showed him no mercy, with between six and 10 people kicking him.  Speaking to Spanish TV channel Telecinco, a friend of Luizs who was present when the assault took place, stated that one of the assailants shouted at the victim: Stop recording us if you dont want me to kill you, you f****** f**.  The man tried to escape on a number of occasions, the police sources detailed. He fell and got up as many as three times, he managed to cross the street, but they caught up with him again and carried on beating him. There were a lot of people, men, and women, and they didnt assault him but they did cheer on those who were, until Luiz definitively fell to the floor.  Luiz later died from his injuries in hospital. Spanish authorities have arrested three suspects in the case according to El Pais. The police confirmed that the three people arrested are two men and a woman aged between 20 and 25, and residents of A Corua. Protests have been sparked across Spain as a result of Luiz's death. The news has prompted global outrage on social media. "This is Samuel Luiz, on Sat 3rd July he was beaten to death by a group of 12 men in Spain during #Pride week. He was 24. Make no mistake, a fresh wave of LGBTQ+ hate is sweeping the world. This is why we march and why we never stop fighting. May he rest in power," one user wrote. It's absolutely heartbreaking to hear of the tragic homophobic murder of Samuel Luiz, a 24-year-old nursing assistant in Galician City, Spain. There is never any place for hate and this tragic incident highlights the violence that many LGBT+ persons still face today  https://t.co/dVWGqyYfTK  MPSNicholasHackett-Peacock (@MPSNicholasHac1) July 7, 2021  "There is never any place for hate and this tragic incident highlights the violence that many LGBT+ persons still face today." "The fatal attack on Samuel Luiz is both sickening and terrifying. F***** should not be the last words anyone should hear. How are LGBTQ+ people still being killed in 2021?! #JusticeForSamuel," another posted. In support of the protests, one penned: "Say his name! #SamuelLuiz." "I know theres ALOT going on right now but Would really like a statement from @POTUS or @PressSec on the murder of Samuel Luiz and the rise of LGBTQ hate crimes in Spain," a user demanded.