Man Accused of Attacking 3 People at Rose Bowl Concert is Arrested
Introduction to the Incident
Pasadena police arrested a Hawthorne man Thursday, Aug. 21, who is accused of assaulting three people at a Rose Bowl concert after someone spilled a drink on him last week.
Officers arrested Julio Cesar Lopez Zavala, 23, after receiving videos and tips from the public of the alleged assault at the Aug. 16 concert of Rüfüs Du Sol, an Australian alternative dance band, according to the Pasadena Police Department.
Details of the Assault
A viral video posted on X appeared to show a man hitting a woman at least a half-dozen times, seeming to knock her unconscious. Another woman then pulled down the man’s pants but couldn’t stop the assault.
The victim said on social media that the attack happened after she reached her seat in section 12H of the stadium and spilled a drink on the man in front of her. She apologized, but the man yelled at her and returned about 30 minutes later, threatening violence, the woman said.
“I tried to calm the situation and apologized again — and the next thing I remember, I woke up in the medical tent an hour later and missed the entire show,” she said.
The woman declined further medical treatment and transportation to a hospital, a city spokesperson said.
Arrest and Aftermath
The arrest of Julio Cesar Lopez Zavala came after a thorough investigation by the Pasadena Police Department, which included reviewing videos and tips from the public. The incident has sparked concern about safety at public events and the importance of de-escalating conflicts before they turn violent.
Publication Information
Originally Published: August 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM PDT
Conclusion
The arrest of the man accused of attacking three people at the Rose Bowl concert is a significant step towards ensuring that those responsible for violent acts are held accountable. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining a safe and respectful environment at public events.
FAQs
What happened at the Rose Bowl concert?
A man was accused of assaulting three people after someone spilled a drink on him at a concert on August 16.
Who was arrested in connection with the incident?
Julio Cesar Lopez Zavala, a 23-year-old man from Hawthorne, was arrested on August 21.
What led to the arrest?
The arrest was made after the Pasadena Police Department received videos and tips from the public about the alleged assault.
Is the victim okay?
The victim declined further medical treatment and transportation to a hospital, according to a city spokesperson.
