to Jefferson Hospital in critical condition.'Īccording to Torres, Pope was pronounced dead a week later on Saturday, April 23.
CPR was performed by Medic #1, who then transported the 41-year-old Eric Pope. The victim fell to the ground unconscious,' Officer Miguel Torres told The Standard-Times via email. 'The victim was not responsive when the medics arrived. 'The bouncer punched the victim once when the victim was outside the Club.
NEW BEDFORD - The community is reeling after the shocking death of 41-year-old Eric Pope, a former New Bedford School Committee member who died after being punched by a bouncer outside of a Philadelphia night club, police reported.Īccording to Philadelphia police, on Saturday, April 16, at 12:50 a.m., Pope was escorted outside of the Tabu Lounge and Sports bar located on South 12th Street 'for being intoxicated.'
