What did Julio Cesar Lopez Zavala do and why was he arrested? Rufus Du Sol’s Rose Bowl Stadium concert altercation explained

In a viral video on the internet, a man at a Rufus Du Sol concert in Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles, can be seen punching a woman until bystanders were able to move him away. The woman, who was allegedly hit multiple times, was left unconscious. She can be seen lying lifeless on the floor as another concertgoer rushes to her rescue.

The victim, Shelby Elston, revealed the story in a Facebook post. She mentioned that when a drink was spilled on Zavala at the Rufus Du Sol concert, he stormed off before returning half an hour later only to scream and make violent threats at Elston and her fiancé.

When Elston attempted to apologize to the concertgoer, she was attacked instead.

"This man PUNCHED ME IN THE FACE! I was completely knocked out and there was blood pouring on my face."

Elston asked for help in identifying her attacker and also added that he pushed her into the bleachers and repeatedly pummeled her, even after she was unconscious. Zavala then allegedly fled the stadium and was on the run until he was found and arrested on August 22.

Julio Cesar Lopez Zavala, 23, was arrested on suspicion of assault on August 22, as per Pasadena Police. Charges against Zavala are awaiting review by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, as reported by a local news outlet.

What has Rufus Du Sol said about the attack at their concert?

Australian electronic band Rufus Du Sol took to Instagram stories in a statement addressing the attack by concertgoer Julio Cesar Lopez Zavala on a woman.

"Deliverming moments for our fans to gather and celebrate safety is what we live for. We have been heartbroken to hear the act of violence that took place during the opening act on Saturday. This type of behavior is completely unacceptable anywhere and the fact that this happened at one of ous shows was devastating to learn about."

Rufus Du Sol added:

"Local law enforcement are actively investigating the situation. Anyone with information to assist the investigation should please contact the Pasadena Police Department."

As per a police statement, authorities received a call regarding the assault of three people in the seating area of Bowl Stadium in Los Angeles at around 8:30 p.m. last Saturday.

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The Pasadena Police Department revealed that an investigation found three victims were assaulted by a male suspect "who became agitated after a drink was spilled."

The victim, who was from Arizona, returned to her hometown for a full recovery.

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