Santa Clara Police Announce Felony Arrest Of 32-Year-Old Man With Outstanding Warrant After He Kicked & Punched Unconscious Man During 49ers-Raiders Parking Lot Brawl
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
The rivalry between the San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders got a bit ugly last weekend after a brutal fight broke out outside Levi’s Stadium. The brawl happened in the parking lot right after the game and soon went viral once a video showed two men lying unconscious on the ground.
The footage showed one man punching and kicking someone who was already unconscious on the pavement. The shocking clip left football fans furious and raised serious concerns about fan safety and behavior at games.
On Wednesday, Santa Clara police announced they made an arrest in the case. Officers took 32-year-old Stephen Ramirez of San Jose into custody after getting arrest and search warrants. Police say he is the man caught on the viral video punching and kicking the unconscious victim.
Santa Clara Police Announce Arrest After Violent Fight
The Santa Clara Police Department addressed the incident in a statement and made its position clear about the violence.
“The Santa Clara Police Department shares the community’s outrage over the violence at Sunday’s 49ers-Raiders game at Levi’s Stadium. Rivalry is never an excuse for criminal behavior,” the department said in a statement shared on Facebook.
Raiders vs. Niners fans brawl in the parking lot.
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— Brick Suit (@Brick_Suit) November 9, 2026
Police said officers took Ramirez into custody at his residence. They arrested him on suspicion of felony assault under California Penal Code 245(a)(1). He also had an outstanding warrant.
The arrest comes after a troubling weekend for both fan bases. Earlier this week, ABC Eyewitness News reported that police arrested 11 people for their involvement in violent fights during the game. Stadium officials also ejected 45 people.
The incidents left some fans questioning whether they could safely bring their children to future games.
49ers fan Steven Gomez shared his concerns with ABC Eyewitness News. He said he enjoys friendly banter with Raiders fans but believes some people take the rivalry too far.
“It’s always fun to banter with Raiders fans and stuff, but we gotta be better,” Gomez said. He also admitted that he now feels unsure about taking his youngest son to a 49ers-Raiders game because he worries about his child’s safety.
The rivalry should give fans a reason to enjoy football, not fear what might happen after the final whistle.
