Overview
- The disturbance began during a flag football game when about 10 players from each team fought before parents and spectators joined.
- Off-duty Mesa officers reported roughly 100 people fighting and requested backup from Gilbert, Queen Creek and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, bringing the total response to 70 officers.
- Police cleared the fields in about 45 minutes and the tournament’s remaining outdoor games were canceled for the day.
- Mesa police reported no injuries or arrests and said officers did not use force.
- Organizer Red Zone Elite apologized and pledged discipline, with one team announcing player suspensions and the organizer indicating possible lifetime bans for those involved.