Brewers Fan Dismissed for Threatening to Report Dodgers Fan to ICE
Shannon Kobylarczyk, a Brewers supporter, faced significant repercussions after an incident during Game 2 of the National League Championship Series. Her comment to call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on a Latino Dodgers fan led to her dismissal from ManpowerGroup and resignation from the Make-A-Wish Wisconsin board.
Incident Overview
The controversial event took place on a Tuesday night when Milwaukee hosted Los Angeles in the NLCS. Ricardo Fosado, a Dodgers fan visiting from Los Angeles on business, recorded the altercation. He questioned why the Brewers fans were silent, prompting Kobylarczyk to respond aggressively, stating, “Call ICE.”
Confrontation Details
Kobylarczyk’s remarks escalated quickly, including a comment about “real men drink beer.” In response, Fosado—who is a U.S. citizen and Navy veteran—defended himself against the aggressive remarks. He repeated Kobylarczyk’s challenge to call ICE, asserting, “Good luck” to her, emphasizing his status as a war veteran.
Community Reactions
Fosado later commented on the incident, acknowledging that Kobylarczyk made a mistake but expressing sympathy for her situation. He noted that everyone makes errors and that her actions stemmed from a heated moment rather than malicious intent. He stated, “We cannot be judged on one mistake.”
Aftermath of the Incident
- Kobylarczyk was placed on immediate leave following the incident.
- ManpowerGroup confirmed she is no longer with the organization after an investigation.
- Fosado was escorted out of American Family Field after Kobylarczyk reported him to security.
Dodgers’ Performance in the Series
The Dodgers continued to showcase their dominance in the series, winning both games played in Milwaukee, including a decisive 5-1 victory in Game 2. The team was poised to aim for a commanding 3-0 lead in the series on Thursday night in Los Angeles.
