Santa Clara police arrested 11 people and ejected 45 fans during Sunday's game between the Las Vegas Raiders and San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium after several fights broke out in the stands and parking lot. Lt. Eric Lagergren said four people were arrested on suspicion of fighting in a public place, one of whom also faced a drug possession charge, while seven others were arrested on suspicion of public intoxication.
Multiple videos of the altercations circulated on social media, including one showing at least seven people brawling in a parking lot and another showing two fans fighting in the upper level before falling into other spectators. One video posted on X had garnered more than three million views by Monday afternoon. Police said they are aware of the footage and several incidents remain under investigation.
"Incidents of violence at large-scale events in Santa Clara will not be tolerated. The Department strictly enforces the law and holds individuals accountable for criminal conduct," Lagergren said in a statement. He added that the department will seek to arrest those responsible for the fan-on-fan violence.
The violence was less widespread than during the Raiders' last visit to Santa Clara in 2018, when police arrested 32 people. By comparison, seven arrests were made during the 49ers' game against the Denver Broncos on Oct. 19. 49ers defensive end Keion White told reporters after San Francisco's 38-17 victory, "We were seeing people fight in the stands."
Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed the incidents or has video evidence to contact the Santa Clara Police Department at 408-615-4700 or the anonymous tip line at 408-615-4847.
Sources: Las Vegas Review-Journal
Original reporting: 8 News Now →
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