St. Paul bar employee arrested after punch
A Blues Saloon employee in St. Paul was arrested early Sunday after witnesses said he punched an adult male in a parking lot near Rice Street and Larpenteur Avenue. The victim was found unconscious, taken to Regions Hospital with life‑threatening injuries, and the suspect is held on suspicion of first‑degree assault as an active investigation continues.
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📌 Key Facts
- Police responded about 2:30 a.m. Sunday to Rice Street and Larpenteur Avenue and found an unconscious adult male in a nearby parking lot.
- The victim was transported to Regions Hospital with life‑threatening injuries.
- A Blues Saloon employee admitted to striking the victim and was taken into custody on suspicion of first‑degree assault.