UPDATE: Shocking footage has emerged from the Rüfüs Du Sol concert at the Rose Bowl Stadium on Saturday night, showing a man violently assaulting a woman in the stands. The video, which has sparked outrage on social media, highlights serious concerns regarding crowd safety at the sold-out event.
The chaotic scene unfolded in Section 12-H, Row 20, where concertgoers expressed horror as they witnessed the man repeatedly punch the woman, who later reported significant injuries. The victim described the incident in a message shared by festival news platform Festive Owl, stating, “This man punched me in the face, knocking me out and causing significant bleeding, while he continued attacking our group.” She is now seeking public assistance to identify her attacker.
According to the victim, the assailant became enraged after a drink was accidentally spilled on him. After storming off, he returned approximately 30 minutes later, escalating the situation to 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 added.
In response to the incident, the Australian electronic music trio released a statement on social media, expressing their heartbreak over the violence during 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 to contact the Pasadena Police Department, which is actively investigating the situation.
The chaos at the concert has raised alarms about crowd control, as many attendees criticized the organizers for poor safety measures. Fans reported experiencing long lines and overcrowding, raising fears of a potential tragedy similar to the fatal crowd crush at the 2021 Astroworld festival. One concertgoer, identified as Derek, described the atmosphere as “out of control,” while another, Christina Molina, noted that the venue was so packed that people were forced to watch from the walkways. “Crowd control was nonexistent,” she emphasized.
As this story develops, authorities continue to gather information on the incident, and the community remains on high alert about safety at large events. Concertgoers are encouraged to share any details that may assist in the investigation. Stay tuned for further updates as the situation unfolds.
