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Suspect Arrested in Rose Bowl Concert Beating as DA Reviews Case

A viral video plus public tips identified the suspect, leading police to send the case to county prosecutors.

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Overview

  • Pasadena police arrested Julio Cesar Lopez Zavala, 23, in Hawthorne on suspicion of assault tied to a Rüfüs Du Sol show at the Rose Bowl.
  • Detectives say three people were attacked after a drink was spilled, with the confrontation reported around 8:30 p.m. before the headliner took the stage.
  • Footage posted by Festive Owl showing a woman being repeatedly punched drew nationwide attention and generated tips that aided the identification.
  • Officials submitted the case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for charging consideration, with formal filings still pending.
  • The primary victim was treated in an on-site medical tent and declined hospital transport, while the band condemned the violence and attendees criticized crowding and security at the venue.