Police have identified the suspect in an alleged assault that took place at a Scotty McCreery concert during the Colorado State Fair on Saturday. The country singer abruptly halted his performance when he witnessed a man reportedly hit a woman in the crowd.
The incident unfolded when McCreery, mid-set, noticed the altercation and immediately stopped the show for over two minutes. Colorado State Police briefly detained and interviewed the suspect that night but did not make an arrest, according to a spokesperson for the Colorado Department of Agriculture, which organizes the annual state fair.
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The Pueblo County District Attorney’s office will handle any potential charges against the suspect, whose identity has not been released. The victim was evaluated by onsite EMTs and paramedics but declined to be taken to a hospital.
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McCreery Calls Incident ‘Absolutely Unacceptable’ On Stage!
A video circulating on social media captures the moment when McCreery, clearly upset, addressed the crowd. “Right here, that’s a lady you just hit, sir,” McCreery said, as the audience gasped. “Absolutely not, you just hit the lady. Police? Security? Is she OK? Get the heck out of here.”
The North Carolina native paused his performance of “It Matters To Her” as authorities intervened in the situation. “On God’s green earth. At a Scotty McCreery show? What are you doing?” he added, pointing out the alleged assailant to security. “Y’all let the cop know who hit the lady.”
This incident has sparked widespread attention online, with many praising McCreery for his swift response in protecting his fans.