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A fan was allegedly pepper-sprayed during a Turnstile<\/a> concert in Richmond, Virginia last Wednesday, September 24. The Baltimore hardcore band closed their set at Brown\u2019s Island with \u201cBirds<\/a>\u201d from their new album Never Enough<\/em><\/a>, during which concertgoers are typically invited to join them onstage.<\/p>\n In a video<\/a> circulated widely by CBS 6 News, one fan attempts to climb onto the stage, at which point they appear to be pepper-sprayed by a sheriff\u2019s deputy. Turnstile bassist Franz Lyons can also be seen covering his eyes and running towards the back of the stage.<\/p>\n On Friday, September 26, Richmond Sheriff Antionette Irving told CBS 6<\/a> that the alleged pepper spray incident is currently under investigation. In the same report, a spokesperson for the Richmond City Sheriff\u2019s Office also confirmed that local police department had been handling security at the Turnstile show.<\/p>\n When reached by Pitchfork, the Richmond City Sheriff\u2019s Office offered no further comment. Pitchfork has also reached out to Turnstile\u2019s representatives for for comment.<\/p>\n Turnstile are currently touring North America<\/a> in support of Never Enough<\/em><\/a>, with support from Speed, Jane Remover, Amyl and the Sniffers, Mannequin Pussy, and Blood Orange. The album was led by the singles \u201cNever Enough<\/a>,\u201d \u201cBirds,\u201d \u201cSeein\u2019 Stars<\/a>,\u201d and \u201cLook Out for Me<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n Read the cover story \u201cTurnstile Blew Up. Now What?<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n