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Giants Fan Severely Beaten Up at Dodger Stadium Shows Signs of Brain Damage

A San Francisco Giants fan who was beaten at Dodger Stadium after last week’s opening game shows signs of brain damage and remains in critical condition, a doctor said Tuesday.

Meanwhile, detectives were looking into unconfirmed reports that the same suspects struck other Giants fans minutes before the attack that left Bryan Stow in a coma.

Giants Fan Severely Beaten Up at Dodger Stadium Shows Signs of Brain Damage

Stow’s family took the opportunity to denounce all sporting-event-induced violence:

Stow, a 42-year-old paramedic and father of two from Santa Cruz, remained in critical but guarded condition at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center. He suffered a severe skull fracture and bad bruising to his brain’s frontal lobes, said Dr. Gabriel Zada, a neurosurgeon.

At one point, doctors had to perform a life saving operation. They had to remove the entire left side of his skull to ease pressure on his brain. The pressure is now normal but Stow remains in a coma from his injuries and from sedation to reduce his brain activity, Zada said.

“There is evidence of brain injury and dysfunction,” Zada said.

It was too early to make a prognosis but such injuries can affect memory, thinking ability and even personality, Zada said.

“It’s going to be a long recovery process,” he said.

Stow was in a parking lot heading to a taxi stand after the Dodgers’ 2-1 victory over the Giants on March 31 when two shaven-headed young men in Dodgers clothing began taunting and swearing at him and two other fans, who were all wearing Giants gear, police said.

Stow was punched in the back of the head. He fell down, bashing his head on the pavement, and was kicked before the attackers ran off.

They fled in a four-door sedan driven by a woman who had a boy with her, police said.

Composite sketches of the men have been released.

The AP contributed to this report.

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  • KBARRANCH
    Posted on April 6, 2011 at 12:11pm

    Better shake down the Duke LaCrosse Team for a clue…

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  • trueblueday
    Posted on April 6, 2011 at 11:14am

    That paramedic saved lives while these two-legged beasts try to take them away – heartless, despicable animals. Probably illegals that came over the border – the type that Obummer says are simply good hardworking people looking for a break. Makes me want to break something all right. Hunt them down and lock them up. Would be nice if they got a kick in the head for good measure.

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  • onirot
    Posted on April 6, 2011 at 10:45am

    Taunts from skinheads should have put him on alert to potentially draw his weapon, oh sorry he lives in the communist state of California where the 2nd ammendment has all but been revoked. I pray he recovers so he can move to a state that allows him to defend himself. Not to say the hooligans involved absolutely needed shot, but it sure seems like they did/do.

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  • Gypsy123
    Posted on April 6, 2011 at 10:36am

    Are we sure they were hispanic? What do the photo‘s look like I can’t find them?
    Poor guy helps save other people and gets beaten almost to death.
    You want to stop this behavior don‘t go to ball games and the parks will be forced to make the area’s safer.

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  • Lemon47
    Posted on April 6, 2011 at 10:18am

    I’m happily in Texas, NOT Cali. It doesn’t surprise me that this happened, but it is still tragic, nonetheless.

    A speedy and full recovery to you, Sir, and I hope the criminals end up rotting in a cell somewhere.

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  • UlyssesP
    Posted on April 6, 2011 at 10:10am

    Sigado hijo de puta mejicanos.

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  • RockstarRepublic
    Posted on April 6, 2011 at 10:10am

    I’m probably going to sound racist, but I really do not care. I live in LA and the people that attacked this guy are the same types that decided to violently destroy parts of Downtown LA when the Lakers win or lose.

    I have seen them, Cholos waving the Mexican flag, threatening others and acting like total savages. As a southern californian native, I have seen much in the way of violence and overall decay as more and more mexican immigrants are illegally allowed to cross the border and set up shop. After looking at those composite sketches, its not a surprise and its only going to get worse.

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  • Billsocal
    Posted on April 6, 2011 at 9:19am

    I hope that this guy’s family sues the city of LA and the Dodgers over this. On the local radio it was reported that these same two guys also jump some Dodger fans. I heard a retire LS Country Sheriff says that these two scumbags might have gotten their tickets to the game free as part of a cultural program that the city of LA runs.The city of LA is going broke and they a program giving away free tickets. How stupid can you be.

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  • nilo
    Posted on April 6, 2011 at 9:01am

    This is the kind of behavior that comes from people who do not know anything of God. Yeah, go ahead and mock me, but just take the time and think it out. This is exactly the kind of behavior that can be expected from people who have no regard for life, or for other’s rights, or for lawful conduct. That all adds up to godlessness. Godlessness describes America whether we like it or not. No, not all Americans are like this, but violence is the course that many who do not believe in God, will take. Our nation has failed to maintain the moral compass that keeps nations sane.

    The answer to our dilema has always been the same. This nation needs desperately to get turned around and seej God’s solutions, as we work to stop with our wickedness. Let it start with each of us.

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  • Ksera Sugarmail
    Posted on April 6, 2011 at 8:57am

    Shaved heads, wearing Dodger gear, driving a sedan, hanging around Chavez Ravine and arbitrarily beating innocent people. Hmmmm….Gee…..I wonder what kind of person would do that? Gosh. I just can’t imagine.

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    • Ksera Sugarmail
      Posted on April 6, 2011 at 9:01am

      I just checked the composite picture and I was just shocked. I never would have suspected that the pictures would have looked like these two “chaps.” This caught me completely off-guard. Wow. What a shocker.

      The BLAZE really needs to invent a sarcasm-font.

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  • pfarm
    Posted on April 6, 2011 at 8:43am

    I‘m suprised they didn’t pull a gun and shoot him.

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  • alrunner58
    Posted on April 6, 2011 at 8:18am

    @ DADSROOTBEER
    Mexican union thugs.

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  • dadsrootbeer
    Posted on April 6, 2011 at 8:03am

    Union thugs??Just saying.

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  • Gonzo
    Posted on April 6, 2011 at 7:32am

    California is the place you ought to be, swimming pools… movie stars….

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  • JohnnyJT South Philly
    Posted on April 6, 2011 at 7:28am

    Very SAD

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  • AmeriCat
    Posted on April 6, 2011 at 5:24am

    From the moment I heard this on the radio, this has saddened me greatly.
    Now this picture brings it home. May God bless this man and his family.

    Meanwhile, LA is a sanctuary city with gangs of all sorts.
    And to save money, the California Democratic Governor is going to release
    thousands of criminals, who will roam free and commit even more crimes.

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  • justice
    Posted on April 6, 2011 at 4:22am

    This to me was attempted muder. Senseless.

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  • Red Max
    Posted on April 6, 2011 at 4:14am

    http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/04/01/sports/s230322D17.DTL

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  • nocomment
    Posted on April 6, 2011 at 3:30am

    ONE QUESTION:

    When do we start to ‘cull the herd’ of those who prey on innocents?

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  • patriotwoman
    Posted on April 6, 2011 at 2:35am

    My thoughts and prayers go out to Bryan and his family for his full recovery. May the Lord give them all strength and comfort in the days ahead.

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  • neverending
    Posted on April 6, 2011 at 1:59am

    Would venture to say this is just another arm of the bastard in chief that we are stuck with. This behavior is spreading like a cancer at lightening speed. How many more innocent and decent Americans have to suffer from these ruthless, worthless thugs?

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  • xoke
    Posted on April 6, 2011 at 1:30am

    What the hell is wrong with people?

    I’ll tell you what, I’m so glad I was in the service. I know that may sound unrelated, but to all you civilians, listen up. In the service, mostly combat arms, they teach something called situational awareness. It is exactly what it sounds like, but it takes practice. All the time, every where you go you need to be aware of your surroundings. You need to evaluate your situation, determine what and who might be a threat, and play out different scenarios in you mind as to how you would handle it. For instance, if a bunch of rowdy yahoos are yelling at you and taunting you…don’t turn your back to them. Ideally, avoid them all together. Not saying that would have stopped this situation, but basic situational awareness, and a heathy dose of human profiling has kept me out of more than a few bad situations in my life.

    My wishes to him and his family. :(

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    • Showtime
      Posted on April 6, 2011 at 1:49am

      Xoke ~

      Thank you for your service, and thank you for the wisdom you share with us.

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    • sissykatz
      Posted on April 6, 2011 at 1:58am

      xoke

      Ditto what Show said. Thanks so much for your service and sacrifice for us.

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    • xoke
      Posted on April 6, 2011 at 2:03am

      Thanks guys, no need for all that…pay it forward, open a door for an old timer tomorrow. ;)

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    • TSUNAMI-22
      Posted on April 6, 2011 at 2:51am

      Thanks for your service. So few of you are actually appreciated for the level of self sacrifice that you endure.

      As a helicopter pilot, I know something about situational awareness…and you’re 100% accurate.

      ~Salutes~

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    • AzDebi
      Posted on April 6, 2011 at 2:52am

      @xoke:
      Great insight! You know, the more time goes by and the crazier things seem to be getting, I think I’ll practice what you are preaching…could be interesting to see how much more I notice…Thank you for your service!

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    • AmeriCat
      Posted on April 6, 2011 at 5:37am

      Thank you for your service to our Country.
      Know in your heart that we admire and are grateful to you
      for your skills, courage, patriotism, and so much more.

      Thank you for your words of wisdom here.
      I am going to pass this along to family and friends.

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    • LikesToFightGuy
      Posted on April 6, 2011 at 6:50am

      i have been in the same situation a several times going to profesional games in another visiting stadium. nhl nfl mlb…its sad some people get so drunk at these games and threaten people just to get a confrontation…ive been punched, shoved over rows of seats, assulted witha golf club, had more beers thrown at me i could host a frat party and even almost thrown in jail for some one making up crap that never happened. i dont undrestand some people living itn the moment or trashed. now i can hold my own even against 3 people, growning up in inner city detroit and being white…? now i dont drink alcohol so i can smell a drunk when you get close enough and every person who has put me in a situation like this has been wasted…some people just need to stay home. i hope this fella can get things back to normal and im sorry for these loosers

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    • valarie
      Posted on April 6, 2011 at 10:26am

      Thank you for your service and wise advice. Profiling is simply the application of common sense and logic.

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  • Showtime
    Posted on April 6, 2011 at 1:29am

    And the family is not angry at the person or persons who did this.

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    • Showtime
      Posted on April 6, 2011 at 1:32am

      Well, they’re not angry at the Dodger fans.

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    • rappini
      Posted on April 6, 2011 at 12:24pm

      Maybe we should have Japan annex Mexico and show them what civility really means. either that or buy more ammo.

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  • jason1985
    Posted on April 6, 2011 at 1:26am

    What a stupid reason to beat up someone, just because they are rooting for the other team. I’m not really surprised that it happened in LA though.

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    • dr_funk
      Posted on April 6, 2011 at 1:34am

      And here I thought our rivalry with the Cubs was hot…

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    • Robert-CA
      Posted on April 6, 2011 at 11:34am

      I hope they‘ll be caught soon if they’re not already in mexico .

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    • walkwithme1966
      Posted on April 6, 2011 at 1:20pm

      I read somewhere – that when the economy is bad and unemployment goes up, crimes like this go up – not all crimes go up – but violence crimes and thieves go up. And it makes sense, there is the pressure that builds up when money is short or/and if you are unemployed and that anger comes out for seemingly stupid reasons. Another reason we need to get the economy under control and people back to work. http://maboulette.wordpress.com

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    • teachermitch32
      Posted on April 6, 2011 at 5:01pm

      @Walk,

      It appears that these perpetrators were gang members. If the economy was better and jobs were available, it is unlikely that these 2 would be legally, gainfully employed anyway. And, their nature (evil as it is) would remain. I have a struggling business here in Calif. (dead business) but you don’t see me vulturing my neighbors in any way. Instead, I volunteer time where ever I can. Your theory fails in my eyes.

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  • Andrew
    Posted on April 6, 2011 at 1:24am

    I hope they catch the bastards that did this let them sit in jail and rot!!

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    • Showtime
      Posted on April 6, 2011 at 1:32am

      They have issued sketches of the people involved, and the police have some evidence that they gathered from the scene, but they’re not saying what it is.

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    • dr_funk
      Posted on April 6, 2011 at 1:32am

      Remind me not to go to a California IHOP.

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    • cheezwhiz
      Posted on April 6, 2011 at 1:35am

      Those b@$t@rd$ will be in mehico by now, ofcourse they’ll come back whenever and wherever they are needed to vote for Tony Villa or any other mecha

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    • AzDebi
      Posted on April 6, 2011 at 1:48am

      They are looking for two HISPANIC MEN, members of a Mexican gang! SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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    • The Big Pickle
      Posted on April 6, 2011 at 1:55am

      Mexican gangbangers…probably here illegally too!

      My blood is beyond boiling and our government is doing NOTHING to stop this illegal alien invasion. We need to start convicting our politicians of high crimes and treasion!

      The Big Pickle  
    • KingArthurUp
      Posted on April 6, 2011 at 1:55am

      at least if they are in Jail they won’t be able to vote….

      who do you think they voted for in 2008?

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    • kindling
      Posted on April 6, 2011 at 2:31am

      I thank God for God because even when life is not fair, in the end justice is served.

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    • Mee the People
      Posted on April 6, 2011 at 3:09am

      if he had a gun he wouldnt have to run from them

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    • Mee the People
      Posted on April 6, 2011 at 3:12am

      looks like ms13 gangstas

      http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/04/giants-fan-beaten-at-dodger-stadium-in-coma-identified-as-paramedic.html

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    • RepubliCorp
      Posted on April 6, 2011 at 4:42am

      Twelve Americans are murdered every day by illegal aliens, according to statistics released by Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa. it translates to 4,380 Americans murdered annually by illegal aliens. That’s 21,900 since Sept. 11, 2001. This makes the 9/11 death numbers look small, we went to war over 9/11 and TSA feels us up at the airport…….

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    • grandmaof5
      Posted on April 6, 2011 at 9:15am

      My heart aches for this man and his family. Please, God, watch over him and help him back to his life of helping others. I hope they find the animals that did this!

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    • 1952
      Posted on April 6, 2011 at 11:30am

      Iheard it was gangbangers defending their territory. These gang members are TERRORISTS. Why can’t homeland security rid us of this plague? America has changed drastically in the last ten years. Try teaching in Cali…. I deal with nortenos and surenos… absolute trash.

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    • KBARRANCH
      Posted on April 6, 2011 at 12:09pm

      Why doesnt anyone want to say the Race of the individuals that committed the Crime??? This is insanity!!! Just the other day in Grand Prairie, TX a young girl was raped; all the news described was the guy was 6′2” and had a goatee mustache and was wearing a Mavericks Jersey. Do you realize how many criminals wear jerseys?!!! I want to know if the Perps are Mexican, Black, Arab, Asian, etc, because if they were blonde haired and blue eyed they would have a 24” x 36” color poster of them on the news every half hour.

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    • RJO
      Posted on April 6, 2011 at 6:22pm

      We live in a culture (and have for the past four decades) where violence is elevated (media-Hollywood) to an insatiable “high”…………or a “solution” to “problems.“ This is but a ”symptom” of the culture of Death.

      Sick…..

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