LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Colorado authorities said they are investigating a fist fight between adults over a teenage umpire’s calls during a youth baseball game involving 7-year-olds.
Video shot by spectators shows men exchanging punches on the field.
Lakewood police spokesman John Romero said police want help identifying a man shown punching the side of another man’s head, knocking him to the ground. Police posted the video Tuesday on Facebook. They also tweeted a plea for help identifying him.
These adults took over the field and began assaulting each other on 6/15 during a youth baseball game. We're looking for any info, in particular to ID the man in the white shirt/teal shorts. Several people have already been cited in this fight and injuries were reported. pic.twitter.com/ieenhwCrbU
— Lakewood Police (@LakewoodPDCO) June 18, 2019
Romero said police went to the field near an elementary school Saturday after reports of a fight.
Romero said the umpire whose calls apparently angered some coaches and parents is 13.
He said four people involved have been cited for disorderly conduct. Several adults were injured, but none required treatment at a hospital.
