"You Are Going To See Blue... LAPD Blue"

There will be a zero tolerance policy at the next and future home games at Dodger Stadium said LAPD Chief Charlie Beck. Extra uniformed police officers will now be patrolling both stadium and parking lot to ensure that another attack like the one on opening day will never happen again.

On opening day, in the parking lot, Bryan Stow was blindsided by two Hispanic males, believed to be gang members. He was repeatably punched and kicked in the head, then the two suspects fled off. Stow, a paramedic, is in a medically induced coma and is showing signs of brain damage according to CNN. He underwent surgery to relieve swelling in his brain. 

Dodger stadium is renowned for their fans' violence to opposing teams and even one another. There is always a high number of gang members who attend the games. Before the attack, Stow texted a family member, saying that he was scared for his safety. In reports from eye witness accounts, the two gang members were trash talking and threatening Stow after the game. Stow said that he was a paramedic and didn't want to fight. That was when he was attacked from behind. 

People said that they don't like taking their kids to the games because it is so dangerous when people start drinking and become violent.

It was announced that former LAPD Chief William Bratton is the new security consultant. Bratton will be in charge of private security details and the placement of cameras and lights. 

In a press conference, Chief Beck said, "You are going to see a sea of blue, and it's not going to be Dodger blue. It's going to be LAPD blue." Along with more uniformed police officers patrolling, there will be undercover officers as well. 

Because there is  a zero tolerance for any misbehavior, questions were raised if booing opposing teams will result in an expulsion or arrest. Beck explained normal booing will be tolerated but if any officer determines it is going too far, police will intervene. 

There is a  reward for information leading to the arrests of both suspects. A councilman who approved $50,000 be added to the $100,000 reward said, "To the cowards who did this...we will find you." He added, "It would be better for you to turn yourselves in."

People all around, especially in the Los Angeles community have been coming out and showing their support for Stow's family who is going through this horrible ordeal. Vigils and fundraisers were formed to help raise money for the medical costs. 


Both Dodger and Giants fans have attended vigils together with a common purpose; to bring hope and try to bring justice to a father, husband and fellow baseball lover. 


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