UW–Madison Police Department

Battery Investigation at Camp Randall Stadium

  • Case number: 15-1760
  • Incident date: October 3, 2015, 2:30 pm
  • Incident type: Battery
  • Location/address: Camp Randall Stadium

The UW-Madison Police Department is seeking the assistance from fellow Badgers fans in a battery case, in which a 15-year-old local Iowa Hawkeyes fan was attacked by a Badger fan at the end of Saturday’s football game at Camp Randall Stadium.

At approximately 2:30pm, a 15-year-old boy — wearing Iowa Hawkeyes gear — was exiting Camp Randall Stadium with friends, when an unidentified man punched him in the face. The victim told officers he was mildly teasing his friend — a Badger fan — about the Iowa win, when the suspect approached him and struck him in the face. The attack was unprovoked, and the suspect fled into the crowd exiting the stadium.

The suspect information is minimal: male, 20-25 years old, wearing a red shirt and jeans, last seen exiting the upper deck via the south stadium ramp.

The 15-year-old victim suffered bruising and scratching to his face, but wasn’t seriously injured.

We pride ourselves, as Badger fans, to be respectful to all fans — great sportsmanship is what makes Badger game days one of the best and most well-known traditions in the country. We can’t and will not stand for this behavior. Further, if you see a fan who’s out of line, contact police immediately and provide a good description.  We strive to provide and maintain a safe and enjoyable experience for ALL fans at Camp Randall Stadium.

We’re asking our fellow Badgers who have any information about this incident to contact the UW-Madison Police Department at (608) 264-2677. Your tip can remain anonymous.