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Video released of violent brawl that killed U.S. tourist in Greece

Henderson attack video
Video released of violent brawl that killed U.S. tourist in Greece 00:27

Security camera footage captured a violent brawl that claimed the life of a 22-year-old American tourist in Greece. 

The footage shows a group of people chasing Bakari Henderson on a sidewalk. At one point, a man shoves Henderson against a parked car in the street. 

Henderson was killed on Friday after a fight broke out on the Greek island of Zakynthos. His friend, who was with Henderson at the time, told CBS News that Henderson and some friends set their drinks down at the opposite end of a table where two men were sitting. The men allegedly grabbed the beers, smashed them on the table and held the shattered bottles as weapons. 

At least 10 people followed Henderson out of the bar, including the bouncer and another employee. Both workers are accused of beating him unconscious in the street. Greek police say Henderson died from severe head injuries after the beating. 

Friend says American fatally beaten in Greece was "selfless" 03:07

Local media reported that the attack was sparked by an attempt to take a photo with a waitress, but Henderson's friends claim that is not true. 

Eight people have been arrested and are now facing voluntary manslaughter charges. 

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