Woodward manager Jeff Smith posted about the shooting on Facebook: “If I could change this situation I certainly would,” he said. And we want to feel safe in those spaces. “I just want some accountability to happen. “I don’t want The Woodward to close,” he explains.
Toney told Pride Source that he hopes The Woodward takes some responsibility in this incident. … The decision came from the love we have for our friend and our hopes that we don’t lose any more friends because we didn’t take a stand.” “We understand that not everyone is going to agree with the decision to protest. “The Woodward has been around for many years and we hope it’s around for many more,” Hill continued.
Hill said he hopes the protest will encourage the Woodward’s owner and management to enact stricter safety measures. This is just the first time life has been lost.” This is not the first time someone has been shot or seriously injured. “There have been security issues at this establishment for quite some time. “Our intention is to honor our friend Lance and to raise awareness about the significant increase of violent incidents that have taken place at The Woodward Bar & Grill,” said Hill.
