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Man accused of punching bouncer outside Chelsea bar charged with manslaughter

Suspect arrested for death of Chelsea bar bouncer
Suspect arrested for death of Chelsea bar bouncer 00:23

NEW YORK -- A suspect has been arrested for allegedly killing a bouncer at a bar in Chelsea on Christmas Eve. 

Police said Earl Gumbs punched the bouncer, identified as Duane Patterson, in the face during a fight outside Billymark's West.

Patterson fell and hit his head on the sidewalk and died days later, police said. 

Gumbs, 35, was charged with manslaughter and assault. 

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