reports CBS News. According to law enforcement, Furrier attended a house party with a female friend on Saturday night (October 9).
The woman later left the party with two gay men, prompting Furrier to follow them while shouting homophobic slurs. The two men eventually parted company with the woman, which Furrier continued to pursue.
When one of the men returned, the encounter turned violent.Related: Three arrested following brutal hate crime-murder of a gay man in SpainThe male victim confronted Furrier over his harassment, prompting Furrier to punch him several times while yelling homophobic epithets.