GoFundMe set up to help with his medical expenses, Wicker is now stable and responsive.On social media, the Palm Springs Police wrote that Wicker and Carl had left the bar and eventually spoke with a man in a car.
Wicker told the man that he looked like the comedian and actor Eddie Murphy. The man allegedly became angry and chased Wicker.
Authorities said Wicker fell while running and struck his head. Because Wicker was running from the man, police wrote they are investigating the attack as an assault and battery.
The man ran from the scene while the Wicker was carried to the hospital.“We have seen social media rumors indicating this incident was a targeted hate crime.