A Sacramento man was arrested Tuesday as the suspect in a stabbing at Levi's Stadium Sunday during a Gold Cup soccer match between Mexico and Qatar.
Police identified him as 29-year-old Alejandro Garcia-Villanueva, who was arrested at his home by detectives from the Santa Clara and Sacramento Police Departments.
Santa Clara Police said Garcia-Villanueva was identified as the suspect within 24 hours of the stabbing, which happened during a large brawl among fans in the stands at the end of the soccer match. The stadium was filled mostly by Mexico fans who saw their team lose to Qatar 1-0.
Detectives also contacted the person of interest being sought and she was determined not to have committed any crime, police said. Sunday's stabbing victim was taken by ambulance to a hospital with a stab wound to his neck. He was expected to recover. Public assistance sought in stabbing at Levi’s Stadium. If you recognize these individuals please contact Det. Sgt. Gerbrandt at 615-4823. To remain anonymous call our Anonymous Tip Line at 615-4TIP . Full news release available here:
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