Older man slaps fan at Cubs game for not standing for national anthem in viral video: ‘Get up’
A viral video from Wrigley Field shows an older man slapping a younger attendee who remained seated during the national anthem.
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A physical altercation occurred at a Chicago Cubs game when an older spectator struck a younger fan. The interaction was captured on video and shows the man telling the fan to get up before the physical contact took place.
Coverage from outlets including NBC 5 Chicago, WGN-TV, People.com, and Fox News identifies the incident as taking place at Wrigley Field. Reports note that the footage has gained significant attention online, drawing international coverage from sources such as 아시아경제.
Chicago police are aware of the viral video. The current coverage does not specify if charges have been filed or if the Chicago Cubs organization has taken internal disciplinary action against those involved.
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Quick answers
Where did the incident occur?
The altercation took place at Wrigley Field during a Chicago Cubs game.
What triggered the confrontation?
The incident occurred when a fan did not stand for the national anthem.
Are authorities involved?
Yes, Chicago police have stated they are aware of the viral video.
Coverage (11)
- Viral video shows Cubs fan being slapped for not standing during National Anthem NBC 5 Chicago · 12h ago
- Viral video shows man slapping another man for sitting down during National Anthem at Wrigley Field WGN-TV · 19h ago
- Watch: Man slaps fan not standing for national anthem at Cubs game WFLA · 19h ago
- Older Cubs Fan Slaps Younger Spectator for Not Standing During National Anthem in Viral Video People.com · 19h ago
- Watch: Man slaps fan not standing for national anthem at Cubs game KHON2 · 19h ago
- Chicago Cubs Fan Slaps Fellow Supporter for Sitting During National Anthem Newsweek · 1d ago
- Chicago Police Aware of Viral Cubs Fan National Anthem Slap TMZ · 1d ago
- Chicago Cubs fan slaps younger fan for not standing during National Anthem in viral video Fox News · 1d ago
- MLB fan slaps spectator for sitting during national anthem in viral video AL.com · 1d ago
- Older man slaps fan at Cubs game for not standing for national anthem in viral video: ‘Get up’ Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- "Stand Up"—Young Fan Struck for Not Rising During National Anthem Sparks Uproar at U.S. Baseball Stadium 아시아경제 · 1d ago
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