Police: Bouncer wanted for deadly assault of former New Bedford School Committee member

A man is wanted on a murder charge for the deadly assault of a former New Bedford School Committee member in Philadelphia, according to authorities.

Philadelphia police said Eric Pope, 41, died after being punched by a bouncer outside of Tabu Lounge & Sports Bar earlier this month.

Police identified that bouncer as 24-year-old Kenneth Frye.

Investigators said Pope was escorted out of the nightclub for being intoxicated, and that was when Frye allegedly punched him in the head. Pope then fell to the ground and died from his injuries a week later.

A vigil was held for Pope Wednesday night.

Natasha McGlinn said she worked with Pope at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington, D.C.

“It breaks my heart that the city took away someone, so full of life, so vivacious,” said McGlinn.

Fyre is facing charges of third-degree murder in connection with Pope’s death.