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A Milwaukee Brewers fan was fired after a viral video showed her threatening a Latino Dodgers supporter with ICE during a heated game. The incident occurred at American Family Field and escalated when she confronted Ricardo Fosado, prompting a security intervention. Despite the altercation, Fosado, a veteran and U.S. citizen, expressed sympathy for the fan. Kobylarczyk was terminated from her attorney position and resigned from a nonprofit board, highlighting issues of sportsmanship and intolerance amidst rising societal tensions around immigration and race.
Milwaukee – A Milwaukee Brewers fan has lost her job after a video of her threatening a Latino Dodgers fan with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) went viral. The incident occurred at American Family Field during Game 2 of the National League Championship Series on October 14, 2023, amid growing tensions between fans during the highly watched game.
The video captured Shannon Kobylarczyk confronting Ricardo Fosado, a Dodgers supporter, who was cheering as his team extended their lead. Kobylarczyk, holding a drink, yelled comments including “Real men drink beer” aimed at Fosado, who was enjoying a Happy Thursday spiked refresher. In a bid to instigate further tension, Kobylarczyk suggested, “Ya know what, let’s call ICE,” while referring to Fosado amidst general cheers from fellow Dodgers fans.
Fosado, a U.S. citizen and a veteran, responded assertively to Kobylarczyk’s comments, insisting that her remarks would have no effect on him. The altercation escalated when Kobylarczyk reportedly took a physical swipe at Fosado, leading to an intervention by stadium security who subsequently escorted Fosado out of the venue. Fosado was attending the game on a business trip from Chicago to support the Dodgers and sought a refund for his tickets after being ejected.
Despite the aggression he encountered, Fosado later expressed feelings of sympathy for Kobylarczyk, stating that individuals should not be defined solely by their mistakes. He noted that the environment had initially been friendly prior to the altercation, although it was filled with taunts from Brewers fans throughout the game.
Kobylarczyk’s actions drew widespread condemnation, leading to her termination from her position as an attorney at ManpowerGroup, a Milwaukee-based staffing company. Upon reviewing the incident, the company stated its commitment to a culture of respect and integrity and initiated an immediate investigation upon becoming aware of the unfolding events. In addition to her job loss, Kobylarczyk also resigned from her role on the board of directors at Make-A-Wish Wisconsin.
The confrontation, now widely circulated, has amassed over 2 million views across various social media platforms, igniting discussions about sportsmanship, intolerance, and the treatment of fans at sporting events. Observers highlighted the severity of Kobylarczyk’s comments in the context of growing societal tensions around immigration and race in the United States.
On the field, the Los Angeles Dodgers secured a victory against the Milwaukee Brewers, increasing their series lead to 2-0, with Game 3 set to take place on October 16, 2023, at Dodger Stadium. This incident has underscored the complexities of rivalry and fan interactions within the realm of sports, raising questions about the boundaries of acceptable behavior in such environments.
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