Steven Keith Toole, 44
March 13, 2008 | 7:00
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Steven Keith Toole, 44, a white man, died from blunt-force head trauma at Long Beach Memorial Hospital about 10:30 a.m. March 18. According to Cypress police, Toole was knocked unconscious when he was struck in the head with a pool cue during a fight at Breakers' bar, at 4360 Lincoln Ave. in Cypress about 3:50 p.m., March 17. Cypress police officers responded to a call of two men fighting inside the bar. Upon arrivial, officers found Toole on the ground and not breathing. Richard Lee Thompson was later arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Thompson may be charged with one count of murder. Although the crime occurred in Orange County, Toole died in L.A. County.
My condolences to Steven's loved ones. This kind of thing makes me think about how dramatically life changes in an instant. I can't help but think about the suspect's loved ones as well. So much heartache.
Posted by: Abigail Sanchez | March 26, 2008 at 07:53 AM
This is exactly the reason why my friend stopped drinking. Who knows what two drunks might end up doing, throwing civility out the window? I wonder if anyone who'd been drinkin' at that bar that night was allowed to drive home?
Posted by: Filiberto Munoz | April 15, 2008 at 07:34 AM
Breakers is about 1/2 mi from my house. I've been there several times to shoot pool with my bud. It's one of the most mellow pubs I've ever been to. We almost went there that day (St. Patty's). Just goes to show you that you never know what other people are capable of doing.
Posted by: ron | April 24, 2008 at 08:23 PM