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Otis Wilson Subdued After Physical Altercation With Soldier Field Security

Chicago police have opened an investigation to review surveillance footage, body‑camera video and hospital reports.

Overview

  • The altercation happened after the Bears’ game on Sunday when Otis Wilson and his wife boarded an elevator reserved for credentialed media and were told to leave, witnesses say.
  • Monterrey Security says Wilson forced his way onto the elevator, became combative and threw a female officer into a wall, leaving a visible hole and injuries the company described as bruising to the officer's ribs and arms.
  • Wilson denies that account, saying he and his wife were assaulted by security and asking the Park District and Monterrey Security to preserve all surveillance and body‑camera footage for a full review.
  • Both Wilson and the female security officer were taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital for evaluation and released, and Chicago police went to the hospital, took a report and opened an active criminal investigation.
  • Investigators are now reviewing multiple witness statements, available video and medical reports, and both sides say they will cooperate as authorities determine whether charges or civil actions are warranted.