Santa Clara Police Department
SANTA CLARA – Police in Santa Clara are searching for a suspect and person of interest in a stabbing incident that occurred at the Gold Cup soccer game at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday night.
The city hosted the CONCACAF Gold Cup, which was a two-legged head-to-head match between four international soccer teams. The appeal took place at the end of the Mexico-Qatar match, with Qatar winning 1-0.
At 8:47 p.m., the department said, Santa Clara police responded to active fighting in the stadium involving several attendees.
Public assistance sought to challenge Levi’s court. If you recognize these individuals, please contact Det. Sgt. Gerbrandt at (408) 615-4823. To remain anonymous, call the anonymous tip line at (408) 615-4TIP (4847). The full news release is available here: https://t.co/QUuawFwkm4 pic.twitter.com/6slDgDIhuM
Santa Clara Police (SantaClaraPD) July 4, 2023
The police found a man with a visible wound to his neck. Based on witnesses and video footage, investigators determined that the man had been stabbed in the neck with a knife during an argument with the suspect. The suspect fled the scene and his whereabouts have not been determined.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic man between the ages of 25 and 35, heavy in complexion with short, dark colored hair and a thin mustache and beard. He was last seen wearing the green Mexico national soccer jersey. He was accompanied by a heavy, dark-haired Hispanic woman in a similar Mexican national football jersey.
Anyone who identifies the people in the photo provided by the Santa Clara Police Department is encouraged to contact Detective Sgt. Gerbrandt at (408) 615-4823. To remain anonymous, call (408) 615-4847.
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