SANTA CLARA – Santa Clara police are searching for a suspect and person of interest in connection with a stabbing that took place at a Gold Cup soccer game at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday night.
The city hosted the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) Gold Cup, a doubles game between four international football teams. The stabbing happened at the end of the match between Mexico and Qatar, a 1-0 victory for Qatar.
At 8:47 p.m., Santa Clara police responded to an active brawl at the stadium involving multiple participants, the department said.
Public support requested for stabbing at Levi’s stadium If you know these individuals, please contact Det. Sergeant. Gerbrandt at (408) 615-4823. To remain anonymous, call our Anonymous Tip Line at (408) 615-4TIP (4847). The full press release can be found here: https://t.co/QUAwFwkm4 pic.twitter.com/6slDgDIhuM
— Santa Clara Police Department (@SantaClaraPD) July 4, 2023
Police found a man with a visible wound on his neck. Using witnesses and video footage, investigators determined that the man had been stabbed in the neck with a knife during an altercation with the suspect. The suspect fled the scene and could not be found.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, between the ages of 25 and 35, with a strong build, short dark hair and a thin mustache and beard. He was last seen wearing a green soccer jersey for the Mexico national team. He was dating a stocky Hispanic woman with dark hair and a similar Mexican national soccer jersey.
Anyone who recognizes the individuals in the image provided by the Santa Clara Police Department is asked to contact Detective Sgt. Gerbrandt at (408) 615-4823. To remain anonymous, call (408) 615-4847.
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