News Summary
Kevin Weaver, a 41-year-old bouncer, has surrendered to police after a viral incident in which he applied a chokehold to a Loyola student outside a bar. The video, garnering nearly 9.6 million views, sparked community outrage and discussions over safety in nightlife areas. Both the Cross Street Public House and Ace Event Services have ended their relationship following the incident. The Baltimore Police are investigating, raising concerns about security measures in the area amid rising crime.
Baltimore – Kevin Weaver, a 41-year-old bouncer, has surrendered to the police following a disturbing incident that went viral on social media. He faces charges of first-degree aggravated assault in connection with a chokehold he applied to a man outside the Cross Street Public House on the night of Saturday, September 27.
The confrontation, which was captured on video and has amassed approximately 9.6 million views on X/Twitter, shows Weaver placing the victim, a student at Loyola University, Maryland, in a chokehold while they were engaged in conversation. The victim appears to struggle and kicks his legs as Weaver drags him along, prompting bystanders to intervene vocally, urging Weaver to let him go, with phrases such as “Tap tap tap, let him go” and “Yo! Chill out.” Intervention from another security personnel eventually broke the chokehold.
Details surrounding the cause of the altercation remain unclear, and it has not been confirmed whether Weaver was employed by the security agency overseeing the Cross Street Public House that night, Ace Event Services Group. A spokesperson for the Cross Street Public House clarified that Weaver was not directly employed by their establishment.
In the wake of the incident, Cross Street Public House and Ace Event Services have ended their relationship. Isaac “Yitzy” Schleifer, the Baltimore City Councilman for the 5th District, has called for accountability from both the bouncer and the security personnel involved in the incident.
The Baltimore Police Department began its investigation following the viral video but revealed that no initial 911 call was made regarding the altercation at the time it occurred. The incident has sparked discussions about safety in the area, especially as Federal Hill, where the Cross Street Public House is located, has experienced an increase in crime this year, with 244 crimes reported thus far in 2025. This uptick prompted the formation of a specialized police unit focused on entertainment districts, including Federal Hill, in years prior.
The situation has raised concerns among the community regarding the measures taken to ensure safety in nightlife environments. Police investigations will continue as they seek to establish the complete context surrounding the event and the actions of those involved.
This incident serves as a pivotal moment for discussions on security practices in public entertainment areas and the responsibilities of those employed to keep patrons safe.
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