Reports have emerged of a disturbing stabbing incident at Levi’s Stadium in California. The incident took place during a CONCACAF Gold Cup group-stage soccer match between Mexico and Qatar, resulting in a severe injury to an individual.
Santa Clara police have confirmed that the victim, a soccer fan, was in critical condition upon admission to the hospital. The police discovered the injured individual with wounds near his collarbone, and he was swiftly transported to the hospital due to the severity of his injuries.
As of the latest update, the victim’s condition has stabilized. The police have identified a suspect and a person of interest in connection with the incident. They are currently engaged in active efforts to locate them.
The police believe that the suspect is described as a male between the ages of 25 and 35. He has short, dark-colored hair, and is sporting a thin mustache and beard. Based on eyewitness accounts, the suspect was seen wearing a Mexican jersey at the time of the incident. It leads authorities to believe that he may have Mexican nationality.
A fan voiced their concerns, stating, “It’s a frightening situation. We have children in the stands, and it’s worrisome to think about how we can protect ourselves in case someone with a knife poses a threat.”
In light of the ongoing investigation, the police have chosen to withhold further details and are closely guarding the information they have gathered thus far.
What caused the Mexico soccer game stabbing?
The incident was reported to security by many fans, and according to some eyewitnesses, a fight broke out between some fans, lasting approximately 10 minutes. During the altercation, security personnel were nowhere to be found, as per the eyewitnesses’ accounts.
#Lamentable | Sangre, golpes y caos. Todo eso se vivió este domingo en las gradas del #LevisStadium, donde #México cayó 1-0 frente a #Qatar. Los aficionados fueron testigos de cómo un sujeto apuñaló a un hombre con un cuchillo, a pesar de toda la seguridad del inmueble ubicado en… pic.twitter.com/BjAxG9qUMC
— Jalisco MX (@JaliscoMX_) July 3, 2023
Fans took to Twitter to share footage of a group of people engaging in a fight amongst themselves on the stairs of the stadium stands. The incident was captured in the videos circulated online, highlighting the chaotic situation during the game.
According to reports from some fans, the fight broke out as a result of an internal argument within the group. It escalated due to heightened tempers and the involvement of individuals who appeared to be intoxicated and behaving disorderly.
Fans have criticized the internal security of the stadium. They have expressed that the stabbing could have been prevented if security personnel had responded promptly to the incident.
The police are actively utilizing video evidence to identify the suspect and the person of interest involved in the altercation.