Overview

• Video from the Sept. 24 show appears to show a person in a Richmond sheriff’s uniform spraying a concertgoer as fans moved toward the stage during “Birds.”
• Richmond Sheriff Antoinette Irving said the office is reviewing concert activity and investigating allegations related to the incident.
• Fans on site reported a strong, spicy odor and watering eyes, and bystanders poured water to rinse people’s eyes.
• Bassist Franz Lyons is seen recoiling and covering his eyes in the footage as the band invites fans onstage.
• A Richmond police spokesperson said the Richmond City Sheriff’s Office handled event security, and the band had not issued a public statement at the time of reporting.