URGENT UPDATE: A shocking incident unfolded Saturday night at the Rose Bowl Stadium during a sold-out concert by Rüfüs Du Sol, where a man violently assaulted a woman in the audience. Eyewitness footage has surfaced, showing the man striking the woman repeatedly while other concertgoers attempted to intervene.
The chaos erupted in Section 12-H, Row 20 as attendees expressed disbelief and concern over safety measures at the event. “This man punched me in the face, knocking me out and causing significant bleeding, while he continued attacking our group,” the victim recounted in a message shared by festival news platform Festive Owl. She has called for the public’s help in identifying the assailant.
Reports indicate that the altercation began after a drink was accidentally spilled on the man, who became irate, later returning to the scene approximately 30 minutes later, screaming and threatening violence. “I tried to calm the situation and apologized again — and the next thing I remember I woke up in a medical tent an hour later and missed the entire show,” the victim added.
In response to the violence, Rüfüs Du Sol released a statement on social media expressing their heartbreak over the incident. They condemned the behavior and encouraged anyone with information to contact the Pasadena Police Department. “This type of behavior is completely unacceptable anywhere, and the fact that this happened at one of our shows was devastating to hear about,” the group stated.
The incident has raised alarms about crowd management at the event, with concertgoers criticizing the organization for poor crowd control. Complaints flooded social media regarding long lines and overcrowding, with some fans drawing parallels to the tragic crowd crush at the 2021 Astroworld festival. “It was honestly out of control. It was a circus. It was not safe, and I’m very angry,” concertgoer Derek told NBC4 News.
Christina Molina, another attendee, echoed these concerns, stating, “I literally had people pressed up against my back, all of them blocking that entire walkway,” highlighting the dire lack of crowd management.
Local law enforcement is actively investigating the attack, and the incident has sparked an urgent dialogue about safety protocols at large events. Authorities encourage anyone with insights to come forward as the situation develops.
As the investigation continues, this disturbing event raises crucial questions about the safety of concertgoers and the responsibilities of event organizers in ensuring a secure environment. Fans and officials alike await further updates on both the investigation and upcoming concerts in light of these alarming developments.