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Turnstile’s Baltimore-born energy turned into a chaotic scene at a recent Richmond show, when a shirtless fan leapt from the stage and a law enforcement officer used pepper spray. Videos from the September concert at Brown’s Island have circulated online, showing the wild moment and the aftermath that left multiple attendees affected and sparked an official inquiry.
Leap off the stage: the moment that went viral
During the encore, a fan climbed up and launched himself into the security pit. The jump carried him over the barricade and into the crowd.
- The fan landed partly on the barricade and partly into the audience.
- Other concertgoers helped pull him in as a security guard reached toward him.
- Footage of the jump has been widely shared on social media.
The clip captures a raw, risky moment typical of hardcore shows. It also shows how quickly a joyful stage-dive can turn into a tense scramble for safety.
Band interaction and backstage pressure
Turnstile appeared to invite fans up during the performance. Videos show bassist and vocalist Franz Lyons assisting a person onto the stage.
That scene escalated when security personnel, identified as members of the Richmond Sheriff’s Department, tried to push fans back. Tensions rose between staff and concertgoers during the encore of “Birds.”
Officer uses pepper spray amid the crowd
At one point, an officer drew pepper spray and aimed it toward people attempting to climb the stage. A spray blast hit at least one fan in the face…