UPDATE: Disturbing footage from Saturday night’s concert featuring Rüfüs Du Sol at Rose Bowl Stadium has emerged, showing a man violently assaulting a woman in the stands. The shocking incident has ignited outrage among concertgoers and raised urgent questions about safety measures at the sold-out event.
The chaotic scene unfolded as attendees captured video of the man repeatedly punching the woman in Section 12-H, Row 20. Eyewitnesses were left in disbelief as they tried to intervene, highlighting a serious lapse in crowd control. One attendee, identified as the victim, recounted her harrowing experience, stating, “This man punched me in the face, knocking me out and causing significant bleeding, while he continued attacking our group.”
The incident reportedly began after the woman accidentally spilled a drink on the assailant, leading him to falsely accuse her of doing it intentionally. He stormed off, only to return approximately 30 minutes later, yelling 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,” she wrote in a message shared by the festival news platform, Festive Owl.
In a heartfelt statement released on social media, Rüfüs Du Sol expressed their heartbreak over the violence that marred their performance. “This type of behavior is completely unacceptable anywhere, and the fact that this happened at one of our shows was devastating to hear about,” they stated. The group urged anyone with information about the assailant to contact the Pasadena Police Department, who are actively investigating the incident.
Concertgoers took to social media to voice their concerns, criticizing the organizers for poor crowd management. Many reported long lines and overcrowding, with fears that the situation could escalate into a tragedy reminiscent of the 2021 Astroworld crowd crush. One enraged concertgoer, Derek, described the atmosphere as chaotic, saying, “It was honestly out of control. It was a circus. It was not safe, and I’m very angry.”
Another attendee, Christina Molina, highlighted the overwhelming conditions, stating, “I literally had people pressed up against my back, all of them blocking that entire walkway.” She emphasized that crowd control was non-existent, raising alarms about safety protocols at large events.
As the investigation continues, the community is rallying for justice for the victim. The shocking nature of the attack and the venue’s inadequate response have ignited a broader conversation about safety at concerts. Concertgoers and officials alike are calling for changes to ensure that such incidents do not happen again.
Authorities are urging witnesses to come forward with any information that could assist in the investigation. The Pasadena Police Department has confirmed they are taking this matter seriously and are committed to ensuring the safety of all patrons at public events.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.
