Villaraigosa phones mother of beaten Giants fan, says city will use all resources to find attackers [Updated]

L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said he spoke by telephone Monday with the mother of the San Francisco Giants fan severely beaten at Dodger Stadium on opening day last week and vowed to employ all resources to find the attackers.

“I told her I was just heartbroken, and we were going to do everything we can, use every resource to try and find these people and bring them to justice,” said Villaraigosa, still visibly upset over the attack. “I asked if I could visit her son when it was appropriate, and she said that I could.”

The mayor, who attended the opening-day game, called the mother “an absolute inspiration,” adding: “She’s an amazing woman. So positive.”

The mayor said he knew of no suspects in the case. Both the Dodgers organization and the city would be reviewing security procedures, he added.

“The Dodgers will be making an assessment of their security situation, and certainly we’ll be weighing in,” Villaraigosa said.

Police say Bryan Stow, 42, is in a medically induced coma after being attacked in the stadium parking lot after the game. Police are searching for two men.

[Updated, 10 p.m.: An account to help Stow's family has been set up by American Medical Reponse,  which employs the paramedic in Santa Clara County.

Company officials said "all donations will be placed in a trust account to benefit Stow’s children and to assist his family with food and lodging expenses while they are with him in L.A."

Stow is the father of two young sons. Learn more about the fundraising efforts at amr.net. ]

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Comments

[Lin Ting]

What cowards, two men beating on one man. And for what, over a baseball game?

These are immature thugs that need to be turned in by someone. Why is this poor man suffering over a baseball game.

These thugs need to be taken off the street. Imagine what they will do in a real situation that may upset them?

[Dave Fairburn]

Where is Joe Friday?

[Jeff Doyle]

I feel for the young man but, REALLY, people are beaten and killed daily by thugs in LA and elsewhere. Just because it happened at a sporting event makes it more important or heinous than the rest? Does the Mayor make it a habit to call all out of town assault victims or just baseball fans? Really, this is a sad example of political theater at its worst.

[Todd Johnson]

I did not go to any games last year, same goes for this year. Not safe. I am a loyal fan, and watch/listen to as many games as I can. Going to the games are not fun anymore. Stressful and scary. Drunk thugs everywhere. Really sad.

[El Fweido]

McCourt should have been the one to have called her. I guess he's staying mum in case of a lawsuit. Classy!

[I. Wood]

My guess is the attackers were sitting near them and the confrontation started in the stands. Hasn't everyone seen this happen in the stands with an obnoxious fan from the visiting team? Then the attackers likely followed the Giants fans to the parking lot to finish it.

The authorities need to find out where the Giants fans were sitting, publish the location in the news, ask anyone who was sitting near them to come forward, and find out what seats those people were sitting in. Then use the ticketmaster records to see who bought the tickets for any seats in the immediate area that weren't accounted for. Interview those people, take photos of them, and do a photo line up with the witnesses of the attack.

Anyone who claims to have sold their ticket should be able to give information about who they sold it to. You might not track down every person in every seat, but you should be able to find most.

Sure, it might not have started in the stands, and it might truly be random, but it could work.

[Claudio Ruiz-Pilarte]

I truly hope that the police find these coward punks. Best wishes to Mr. Stow in his recovery from Toronto, Canada

[watching]

To the Mother Mrs. Stow and famil...

I'm am so sorry to hear about your son being attacked.....It breaks my heart truly...I am so ashamed of some of these so called Dodger fan's...this is so upsetting...I pray for your son that he fully recovers....God Bless ....

[Ed]

I'm really sorry to hear horrible stories such as this come to be the reality of the Dodger stadium. I'm praying for you the victim of this heinous crime.
I remember the days when I enjoyed a baseball game at Dodger stadium. A few years ago I started to notice people in the crowd among the fans people who fit the profile of gang members. I’ve witnessed fights among these people. Some these fights have turned out to be fatal. It’s too bad a few rotten apples have ruined the Dodger stadium atmosphere. One request if you’re a Dodger fan respect the other opposing team fans and don’t come to look for a fight sit on your assigned seat, don’t say profanities kids come to see the game as well. Thank you.

[Just Sayin']

So Villaraigosa "is still visibly upset over the attack".
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But it took the mayor FOUR DAYS to reach out to the family???
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That's visibly upset???
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Meanwhile I am still visibly upset that headline grabbing Villaraigosa is still mayor of Los Angeles.

[kuruc]

how many days has it been now, and no suspects? it must be due to the LARGE number of gangbangers in socal.

[toprock]

I would never go to Dodger stadium if I was wearing the opposing team colors. You might as well change the name to Basher stadium.

[Have some class]

That's a start Mr. Mayor, now do something constructive to change the gang mentality that goes hand in hand with being a sports fan in Los Angeles .

Going to a Dodgers game is now as risky as walking around in South Central alone at night. I will never attend another sports game in Los Angeles. I'll stick to museums and venues such as the Disney Concert Hall where I can dress as I desire and enjoy entertainment with polite civilized people. I have no desire to witness violence or to listen to intoxicated young men and women using the f-word twice in every sentence and calling each other names that I wouldn't call my worst enemy. If you believe that Dodgers games are "family oriented" I do not want to meet your family.

[Jennifer Faust]

Other newspapers indicated that there were hundreds of witnesses to this incident. I can't find a desciption of the suspects in the Los Angeles Times--is anyone else having this problem?

[Blue Maverick]

The McCords should be paying this guys medical expenses.

BTW...Dodger Fan=Raider Fans.

Very sad.

[PTOWN]

where were the COPS??? explain that one MR. MAYOR

busy in the clubhouse trying to get autographs i bet...

LAPD IS A JOKE!

[Marley]

No Jennifer - no problem finding description or sketch of supsects. 2 young gang thugs, one with obvious tatoos and shaven heads. Imagine that.

[Decent American]

In defense of Frank McCourt. It takes way too much time draining every last penny out of the Dodgers to maintanin his lifestyle. He really shouldn't waste his time and energy doing anything constructive here. Those bribes he paid to Tony the Poodle Vilar seem to be paying off.

[Jeremy Rohr]

Wow, some harsh comments. I'm a Padres fan, but I have no issues with going to a Doyer game at Doyer stadium, except for it being in Los Angeles. I have seen some idiotic fights break out at even Charger games. I think this is more of an isolated incident and not the norm. I mean, it's freaking baseball. Most people don't get that worked up over 1 out of 162 games. I wouldn't stay away from Dodger stadium because of one heinous attack...although this doesn't really help change people's minds about it. Since it took place in the parking lot, I don't think they will ever find the attackers.

[steve rodriguez]

Frank better be concerned because one of these days there will be a game and he will be the only one sitting in the stands. The Dodger fans now are seriously thinking about staying away forever!

[Dodger/Angel Fan]

This is a real shame but a reality none the less. I am a fan of both the Angels and the Dodgers but if you go to a game, it's night and day. The fans at Angel Stadium are much more civilized, you can tailgate, and it truly is a family experience. At Dodger Stadium, no tailgating, disrespectful people all around you and if you do ask them to have some common courtesy for your 5 year old daughter . . . well, we know what happens! It is a shame and after last years fiasco on opening day you would think security would have been better! Let's go Frank . . . this is your opportunity to regain some respect, offer to pay the medical bills or help this guy and his family out! You don't have to appear liable to do the right thing! Send a message to fans that they will be banned for LIFE for fighting? How about banning them and their families? Get extreme and make a statement. It was opening day and it's a long season . . .

[frank carson]

two guys beating one sounds like the police.and tony the clown just what is going to do.what resources,the police couldnt catch them if they gave them selves up.Justice in LA that is a real joke.I hope the man hurt has a speedy recovery.

[Montana Gold-]

This case has almost become a popularity contest and cheesy reporting. A guy got pushed, bad head injury possibly life threatening. Changing factor, victim was a white male. I bet this comment won't make it, cause of the simple fact I'm deviating from general stereotypes since worst things happen in Los Angeles, and this was an attack outside in the parking area. Why the big drama? What if the victim was a bald latino and suspects two white men? Happens daily, reported? Nope. I got jumped by a few white guys at Venice, stitches in my head, police report, proof the called me racist names on video.... did it make the news? No.