$10,000 reward offered in search of men who beat Giants fan in parking lot; fund established for victim
While the Dodgers remain oddly restrained in their response to a Giants fan being critically beaten at their season opener Thursday, a $10,000 reward has been offered by Supervisor Mike Antonovich for information leading to an arrest and a fund has been established in Northern California to help the victim pay his medical bills.
Police have identified the victim as Bryan Stow, 42, a Santa Cruz paramedic and father of two. He was attacked in the Dodger Stadium parking lot by two unidentified men. Stow hit his head on the pavement during the attack and is in a medically induced coma.
"He's not doing too well," brother-in-law David Collins told the Santa Cruz Sentinel. "He's still unconscious, and they just decided to put him in a medically induced coma. They are hoping the brain swelling will go down, but it hasn't, and they are talking about removing one of his frontal lobes."
The San Jose Mercury News reported that Stow’s paramedic partner, Rebecca Mackowiak, has started a fund at the CommonWealth Credit Union in San Jose.
"We take care of our family," Mackowiak said.
Police said Stow was one of three Giants fans attacked in the parking lot by the two unidentified men wearing Dodgers clothing. The apparently unprovoked attack occurred about 8:30 p.m. in Parking Lot 2 when two assailants approached three victims in Giants apparel.
The two men attacked the three victims, kicking and punching them and shouting expletives about the Giants as they delivered the blows, police said.
Meanwhile, a joint statement was issued Sunday by the mayors, police chiefs and team owners from both Los Angeles and San Francisco condemning the attack, that included:
The statement was issued in the names of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee, SFPD Interim Chief Jeff Godown, LAPD Chief Charlie Beck, San Francisco Giants managing partner Bill Neukom and Dodgers owner Frank McCourt.
McCourt told The Times' Bill Shaikin Saturday he was satisfied with the security force at Dodger Stadium. He called the attack "tragic'' but was confident all security measures were in place.
"You could have 2,000 policemen there, and it's just not going to change that random act of violence," McCourt said.
-- Steve Dilbeck
Wow---
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A statement 72 hours after the fact from inept and uncaring Frank McCourt, political hacks and police officers nowhere in sight for Bryan Stowe when he needed them most.
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Embarrassing.
Posted by: Get Out of the Way | 04/03/2011 at 06:52 PM
Embarrassing, uncalled for, brutal, cowardly, senseless, & idiotic were the actions of these animals & the Dodgers brass reaction. HOWEVER, please DO NOT take the easy (and ignorant) route to judge all Dodger fans with the same brush stroke... Make no mistake about it. The animals that committed this assault were thugs that should be dealt with accordingly. But just because these idiots can't hold their alcohol, or they are just violent by nature, and may be Hispanic, they are the exception & not the rule. The stadium is full of fans of all ilks that love this sport & this team who can throw a few pops and rib the opposing team's fans (and take some ribbing) without acting stupid about it. Although it's easy (and lazy) to do, don't judge all by the actions of some...
Posted by: sangroazul | 04/03/2011 at 07:32 PM
This is the most tragic thing that I've ever read that has happen, In my time, in the rivalry between these two team in my 64 years as a fan. I hope to God this man live.
Posted by: OldBrooklynFan | 04/03/2011 at 07:33 PM
$10,000??? Why can't Frank and Jamie step up and offer $50,000 and free tickets as a reward? This team becomes more and more of a disgrace to baseball, Los Angeles, California, and the US every day. McCourt has done NOTHING whatsoever. Imagine what a message it would send if the Dodger team stepped up and offered to pitch in a few thousand dollars each as a reward. These players are multi-millionaires and they wouldn't feel it in their wallets. If the players themselves stepped up and offered a reward, it would send a very clear message that this type of behavior is unacceptable.
Posted by: Luther | 04/03/2011 at 07:43 PM
Major League Baseball itself should up the ante to $500,000 - EACH - !
Posted by: These Dodgers Suck! | 04/03/2011 at 07:48 PM
This was a tragic, inexcusable act committed by two human beings who may have been neglected or abused as children. My heart and prayers go out to Bryan Stowe and his family. Our national pastime has never fostered this kind of behavior. Until our government wakes up and decides to take a serious stand against ignorance and violence, promote education, and regulate violence in video games and television, nothing will stop humans from hurting other humans.
Posted by: Eric Reynolds | 04/03/2011 at 08:40 PM
I agree with my fellow Los Angelenos who feel the reward for information should be higher. I also think, however, that further investment by LA Dodgers ownership is warranted - in the form of security. If Frank McCourt is listening, I would like to recommend Blackwater (nka Xe). If he is wondering how to deploy such security forces?
- Location(s): Easy. Pavillions and Upper Decks, for cheap people like thugs.
- Offenders: Also easy, but one risks profiling racially. I would submit, however, that the offenders tend NOT to be African, Asian, European, Eurasian, Native American, Middle Eastern, Russian, Indian, Micronesian ... or Canadian.
Posted by: itsjustagame | 04/03/2011 at 08:51 PM
. "It is extremely unfortunate that this incident took place on what was otherwise a great day at Dodger Stadium for tens of thousands of fans."
That statement alone tells you all you need to know about Josh Rawitch and Frank McCourt...two names that will be linked forever to one of the darkest days in Dodger history. The McCourt/Rawitch team will only behave appropriately in this and every other situation at Dodger Stadium if they determine the almighty dollar is at stake. Then they will don their Boy Scout uniforms and try to rehabilitate their despicable reputations in order to sell tickets. And what will they do about the hundreds or maybe thousands of parents announcing their unwillingness to risk their children's safety at Dodger Stadium. Frank and Josh will do nothing until the kids are old enough to buy beer.
Posted by: skyharbor | 04/03/2011 at 08:51 PM
Here's a crazy idea, how about if the LAPD utilizes the cadets from their police academy that's right next door to Dodger Stadium as extra security for Dodger Games or at the very least offers them out at a discounted rate?
Posted by: SteeleHere | 04/03/2011 at 09:42 PM
Los Angeles: don't be a snitch!
Posted by: Arthur | 04/03/2011 at 10:25 PM
@itsjustagame
you are so clever! i like how you make the mexicans doubly not guilty, since they are a mix of european and native american. that was real swell of you, you are certainly no racist. and those people in the 'cheap' seats, who are unable or unwilling to pay $$$ to mccourt. we should just jack up prices so high those who "like thugs" can't even get into the game!
Posted by: johnnie b. baker | 04/03/2011 at 11:27 PM
This is not the exception....This has been the mentality for over 10 years now...before the Mccourts. At the stadium, on-lookers laugh about this stuff and let it happen. It only is going to get worse as the good people and true baseball fans stay away from the stadium. To do this for such a passive, non-contact sport is so strange. These thugs and wanna-be thugs wear the colors like it stands for a gang. With this mob mentality, it has become tradition to throw things at opposing fans. There is no respect for children, women, or baseball fans that go to watch the game.
Posted by: Siro | 04/04/2011 at 01:46 AM
A $10,000 reward for the two culprits?
They were wearing Dodger garb?
The LAPD and the Times have no further info to give us other than the Dodger garb?
Just yesterday, I saw a guy walking down the street wearing Dodger garb. He was about 6'5" tall and had brown curly hair. Could he possibly be one of the two?
Posted by: StanL | 04/04/2011 at 02:12 AM
These types of incidents are tragic. Nothing is more fun than baseball and when violence sinks to our national pastime over a choice of teams we are in trouble.
I would suggest fans lookout for each other at all venues and enjoy the competition between teams and cities for what they are ""fun"".
I attend several games as a Cardinal fan in Chicago each year and the rivalry is awesome and when in St Louis we enjoy the Cubs fan and of course the natural rivalry. Why violence would come into play in these situation is beyond normal.
I would also mention several NFL teams including Pittsburgh have a similar problem and this needs to be addressed.
Posted by: Sad | 04/04/2011 at 04:23 AM
I call on the Dodgers to issue a memorandum to all its players.
A new uniform code. Clean shaven, no goatee's, wear the hat and uniform appropriately and show the leggings.
Get back to basics, and don't give the gang banger population 'anything ' to feed off of.
Posted by: waldobinney | 04/04/2011 at 06:07 AM
Supervisor Mike Antonovich - is that the same as mayor?
And does that mean that the $10,000 comes from the city, not the Dodgers?
My gosh, Frank, have you no decency? OK, that was a bit rhetorical I suppose because I know of few who think you do.
But geez, man, come on, get with the program and put up some reward - this happened on your watch, whether you feel there was enough security or not? Comes with the territory - its already late for you to do it, but you have to. The police didn't catch the fool yet, and you must step forward in the name of the Dodgers.
He's terrible folks. Absolutely terrible. Only Frank could make this two black eyes for the Dodgers.
Where's Jamie? Jamie! Step forward, offer reward money on behalf of the Dodgers.
Somebody, anybody who's not asleep at the wheel.
Posted by: alanw19 | 04/04/2011 at 06:18 AM
I recommend putting cameras that cover all areas of the parking lot. I also agree with others that the cheap owner should step up by contributing money, not only for the reward, but for the medical bill fund.
Posted by: Rodrigo | 04/04/2011 at 06:38 AM
Why doesn't Frank Mc Cort offer up a $1 Million reward for the arrest and conviction of these thugs?
Posted by: Glassell Man | 04/04/2011 at 07:36 AM
Frank and Josh, it's not too late to get back on top of this mess. Take your fans' advice, up the reward, focus on the victim and his family, apologize, denounce violence - especially at your ballpark, re-examine your security and make it more obvious to fans thru announcements, on the ticket stubs, signage, etc. (perhaps multilingual), get video cams covering every sq.ft. of the parking lot, lead an ad hoc committee of LA-area pro sports teams that examines the changed fan of today from yesteryear and use those millionaire athletes to condemn the lack of - and explain the point of - sportsmanship within a rivalry or any other competition. C'mon, Blue, this is embarrassing. My prayers are with Mr. Stow and his family.
Posted by: fuelcelljoe | 04/04/2011 at 09:04 AM
"You could have 2,000 policemen there, and it's just not going to change that random act of violence," McCourt said.
Well you could at least try... I'm so sick of this worm not having any accountability for the mess that is the Dodgers since he borrowed his way into the owners chair of our LA gem.
Posted by: Jarrod M | 04/04/2011 at 09:10 AM
The longer McCourt and Rawich remain silent and inactive in this matter, the harder it's going to be for them to convince people that they are human beings. Because, eventually, they will be forced to respond, and when they do, it'll be too little too late. Both of these men are an embarrassment to this franchise and this city.
Meanwhile, the LA Times remains silent about this, as well. Except for TJ Simers' Friday column, there has been no other editorial response, from either the Sports section or the Op-Ed page, Steve. This troubles me almost as much. I don't suppose Mike James has an answer to that.
Frank McCourt needs to be tarred and feathered and driven out of this town for good. This scumbag makes Donald Sterling look like Mother Teresa.
Posted by: Since '58 | 04/04/2011 at 09:27 AM
I'm still appalled that the players or the Dodgers organization haven't upped the reward money. This is going to be even more embarrassing if the SF Giants offer up some reward money. Come on, Dodgers! Do something right for once!!
Posted by: Michael Freeman | 04/04/2011 at 09:30 AM
I don't understand why these people want to beat up a person for the team the choose to like. I am a die hard Dodger fan but being among other fans is part of the fun and giving them a hard time (verbally and without cursing mind you) is a part of the experience. But this is criminal behavior and should never happen. It's time these cholos get their just desserts.
Posted by: DB | 04/04/2011 at 09:57 AM
The root of the tragic violence at Dodger Stadium lies within the Dodger's organization. They have had sufficient warning and time to develop an effective system to control criminal behavior that has permeated Dodger Stadium and threatens fan safety. Instead, Frank McCourt and the Dodgers are eroding fan safety and enjoyment at the ballpark for monetary gain. Recently announced promotions include half price alcoholic beverages and a new partnership with a Tequila company. Frank McCourt has avoided scrutiny of these dangerous business practices by providing gratuities to the Mayor and the LAPD through the Police Protective League with over $1,000,000 in free Dodger tickets in 2010 alone. There is an urgent need for a comprehensive investigation into Dodger practices by an independent agency such as the ABC or Attorney General who is already investigating the Dodgers for other questionable business practices.
Fans must cooperate for sure but the solution is to reign in the reckless business practices of Frank McCourt who has created an environment promoting alcohol driven unruliness inside and outside of Dodger Stadium. Left unchecked the community will suffer immeasurably.
Posted by: skyharbor | 04/04/2011 at 10:00 AM
Everybody is lumping Josh Rawitch in with Frank in this thing as if they both deserve the same amount of blame, and I think Rawitch is just following Frank's lead, if not his direct orders, because that's what paid lackeys do. And that's all Rawitch is, is Frank's lackey. And I think the focus should be where the problem really lies -- at the feet of Frank McCourt, and no one else. This deplorable crime is not his fault, but his reaction to it is, and these are not the actions of a man with any sense of moral justice, or with any clue of what to do to pretend to have any. Any person in his position needs to man up, be accountable, and take action in circumstances such as these, in order to serve as steward of the "civic treasure" that he himself has proclaimed the Dodgers to be. In my humble estimation, his stewardship is found wanting.
Posted by: BlueinAZ | 04/04/2011 at 10:09 AM
Why is it unfashionable (unthinkable?) to hold two thugs accountable for their own actions irrespective of their race or gender to where we have to place blame on society and the government for what THEY did of their own free will?
Frank's response on the other hand was unconscionable.
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But at least he didn't let it spoil his day.
Posted by: Steve in Mariposa | 04/04/2011 at 10:11 AM
I agree that the Dodgers should absolutely increase the reward to catch the vicious scum who beat an innocent man within inches of his life. As a Dodger fan all my life, it makes me sick to my stomach that there are those who could do such horrible violence to someone they don't even know, just because he's wearing the cap of the opposing team. I pray for this man to get better so he can go back to his family.
Posted by: Rich | 04/04/2011 at 10:45 AM
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Posted by: skyharbor | 04/04/2011 at 11:58 AM
This was and is a very serious crime. I deeply hope that Bryan Stow recovers to full health and those responsible are brought to justice.
Several years ago, I was at a Dodgers-Giants game in S.F. I was wearing a Jackie Robinson jersey with Brooklyn on the front and 42/Robinson on the back. About the 6th or 7in inning I went to the men's room and was roughed up a bit.
One guy saw my jersey, and pushed me up against the wall in the men's room. Then he pushed me again with my back and head hitting the wall. He yelled out, "A stinking Dodger fan . . ." Another guy came over and restrained him and said, "Heck, he is only a fan, leave the man alone."
That ended it. Men were busy in there, going in and out and I left. But it could have been serious.
Posted by: Anew Blue Day | 04/04/2011 at 12:29 PM
This is inexcusable. It has nothing to do with our rivalry and more to do with idiots with too much crap between their ears. Hope they have fun in jail
Posted by: Russell | 04/04/2011 at 12:51 PM
Provoked or unprovoked, this should never happen.
At the game yesterday there were many fights in the stands. People taken away in handcuffs, escorted out of the stadium. What is wrong with people. It's embarrassing to think these were Dodger fans and scary to think they will probably be at another game.
Giant fan, Dodger fan or a fan for any other team Mr. Stow I pray for your recovery and hope that the despicable people that did this are brought to justice.
Posted by: Dodger / baseball fan | 04/04/2011 at 01:51 PM
IM A DIE HARD DODGER FAN AND I MUST ADMIT THIS MAKES DODGER FANS EVERYWHERE LOOK BAD. THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO BRYAN STOW AND HIS FAMILY. 99.9% OF DODGER NATION AGREES WITH ME. IT'S THE .1% THAT WOULD ACTUALLY PERFORM SUCH A RANDOM ACT OF VIOLENCE.
Posted by: ME | 04/04/2011 at 02:02 PM
My heart and prayers out out to the Man and his Family,
I have been a Dodger Fan since 1965 when my father and I attended my first game. It was against the Giants and he explained the rivalry with the Giants. This is no rivalry when a Man can't attend a game with the other teams hat on and get a beat down. I'm am ashamed that some people are so ignorant to do something like this and the Dodger Management so unreceptive to say that 2000 policemen couldn't have stop this. IF YOUR security force at Dodger Stadium IS SO GREAT THIS WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPEN!
Posted by: Gary Webster | 04/04/2011 at 04:44 PM
mccourt is ruining the dodgers!!!!!! GET MORE SECURITY YOU CHEAP @#$%!!!!!
Posted by: ws | 04/04/2011 at 04:49 PM
As a true blue Dodger fan, I agree with everyone that 99% of the fans are there to have a great time and hope that the Dodgers win. Those that get into fights are just looking for an excuse to fight.
And of course, ALCOHOL, is the culprit that sends them over the edge.
I think that each person should get TWO VOUCHERS for alcohol with their entrance ticket and that's it! (of course, that won't happen, because it's all about the $$). I watch the same people, two-fisted with beer, up and down the aisle without even watching the game.
Please turn these thugs in if you know who they are.
God bless Bryan Stow with a full recovery.
Posted by: Denise | 04/04/2011 at 05:32 PM
Pre racism. Reports say the two men who were beating the SF Fan were shouting "WHITEY" and "CRACKER" at the victim. Wheres Eric Holder and the Justice Department on the this blatent hate crime?
Posted by: Anthony Gennaro | 04/04/2011 at 06:14 PM
Just embarrassing? It should be shameful. Calling Dodger fans' behavior embarrassing is like calling a terrorist a jerk. I'm a Giants fan that's been attending games at Dodger Stadium between the 2 teams regularly since 1995 and I'm sorry to say this incident is not the exception. I've watched the quality of fan deteriorate steadily since FOX bought the team and it's only getting worse out there. I can take ribbing like anyone else. I'm a life-long Giants fan, so I've gotten used to it, but I went to opening day and had 2 Dodger fans lay hands on me, one of them pretty violently. And these were at times when I was ON MY PHONE - NOT JAWING WITH ANYONE!!!!! I pointed it out to a cop nearby and you know what he said? "We'll worry about that kind of thing after the game.". Great. Nice job, LAPD. Now, there were a few guys that were in to some good-natured ribbing and we had fun. I accepted my boos, asked for more & we shook hands & parted ways with smiles all around - but THAT was the exception. People can say it's ignorant to generalize, but I didn't see any of the "proper" Dodger fans standing up to the thugs who were making 8 year-olds cry in the stands (an incident I witnessed myself). Giants fans have a chant - "BEAT LA! BEAT LA!" Is there anything pejorative or negative in that chant? Does it refer to anything but the sporting event on the field? But LA fans counter with "GIANTS SUCK!". Really? A personal attack is the best you can do? ALL Dodger fans participate in that chant, which just sets the table for the violence. With this game long behavior, I won't even think about taking my 4 year old out to the stadium because ALL Dodger fans contribute to the mayhem on some level. And you may as well get it right - it's "WORLD CHAMPION GIANTS SUCK!"...
Posted by: john | 04/04/2011 at 07:23 PM
Me & my brother were in the dodger stadium parking lot a few years ago & there was a guy who was trying to sell us tickets.
He wanted $250 bucks & my brother told him he was crazy.
The guy became livid them started calling his gangster friends over so they could attack us.
We mixed in with the crowd and got the hell away from them.
There are to many gang bangers at dodger stadium!
Posted by: Alfonso | 04/04/2011 at 11:02 PM
Why are so many ASSUMING the thugs were drunk? Since they were not caught then and there, there is NO evidence of this.
Posted by: Greg | 04/05/2011 at 10:04 AM
Comments I made about Giants fans throwing stuff at Dodgers PLAYERS during games was withheld! Why? You are not presenting a balanced view.
Typical of the press, they release not the truth, but what they want you to believe. Shame on you Dilbeck!!
Posted by: Greg | 04/05/2011 at 10:07 AM
I will never attend another Dodger game ever again. Dodger management doesn't care about fans, only money. Why do people put up with this? It never happens in any other ballpark!
Posted by: Peteyk | 04/05/2011 at 10:35 AM
No Giants game will be listened to or watched in our home until we see the Giant Players put up at least $100,000 reward (from their own pockets )for information leading to and capture of this man's assailants. The fans make this game and this type of behavior is unacceptable from the Giant team players. At least Tommy La Sorda has class!!
Posted by: FormerGiantFan | 04/12/2011 at 12:15 PM