An Arizona woman who was seen being brutally beaten during a concert is seeking help in identifying her assailant.
The woman, who asked KTLA not to be identified, was attacked during a Rüfüs du Sol concert at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl Stadium on Saturday (August 16).
She and her fiancé had driven from Phoenix to see the show, but shortly after arriving, a minor accident occured when the fiancé “accidentally knocked his drink over” and “splashed a little bit” of liquid on the man sitting in front of them.
“We immediately apologized, but this man started screaming in our face that we did it on purpose,” wrote the woman in a statement shared online. “He ran off into the crowd leaving his girlfriend behind. We again apologized to her for the drink incident and left it at that.”
Warning: the below video depicts graphic violence against women.
About thirty minutes later, the man returned screaming threats at the fiancé and accused them of doing it on purpose.
“I immediately attempt to calm the situation again saying sorry to this man, and that all this was not necessary. That is the last thing I remember before waking up in the medical tent an hour later,” she recalled.
She described being punched in the face, knocked unconscious, and bleeding, while her fiancé and a friend were also attacked. The woman alleges her assailant ran off into the crowd and was not seen again.
“We are traumatized from what happened last night, and the worst part is this man got away with it,” she added.
Footage of the incident showing a man throwing several punches before being pulled back has gone viral.
The victim, now home in Arizona, told KTLA she is seriously bruised and sore but expects to fully recover.
Pasadena police officials confirmed to the news station they are investigating and attempting to identify the assailant.
On Tuesday, Rüfüs du Sol addressed the attack in an Instagram Story, writing, "Delivering moments for our fans to gather and celebrate safely is what we live for. We have been heartbroken to hear of the act of violence that took place during the opening act on Saturday. This type of behavior is completely unacceptable anywhere and the fact that this happened at one of our shows was devastating to learn about.”
The statement continued, “Local law enforcement are actively investigating the situation. Anyone with information to assist the investigation should please contact the Pasadena Police Department."
Police urge anyone who recognizes the man to call the Pasadena Police Department or submit anonymous tips through L.A. Crime Stoppers.
