Police Launch Investigation After Fan Allegedly Smacks Kyler Murray In Face At Game
Kyler Murray Police Launch Investigation Into Incident With Fan ... After Man Allegedly Struck QB
Police in Las Vegas have launched an investigation ... after a fan allegedly smacked Kyler Murray in the face following the Cardinals' win over the Raiders on Sunday.
The incident happened just seconds after Arizona beat Vegas in an overtime thriller -- when Murray ran over to some fans to celebrate the victory.
WALKOFF!! @12SportsAZ pic.twitter.com/eQ75VJtk30
— Cameron Cox (@CamCox12) September 18, 2022 @CamCox12
At first, the Cards' star quarterback was jubilant -- he high-fived somebody -- but then his demeanor quickly changed after a man appeared to hit him in his face with an open hand.
Video shows Murray became upset -- and tried to identify the fan who appeared to tag him. Arizona players eventually raced in to intervene before things escalated.
A Las Vegas police spokesperson said on Monday cops are now investigating the matter -- saying a battery complaint was made at Allegiant Stadium at 6:26 PM.
"We do not provide victim names however the event you are requesting is a battery call alleging a spectator at the stadium struck a professional football player," the spokesperson told TMZ Sports. "A crime report was taken, and the suspect has not been identified. This is an ongoing investigation."
MURRAY MAGIC!!!!!!!!!@K1 X #BirdCityFootball pic.twitter.com/6lwMSQVP1r
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) September 18, 2022 @AZCardinals
Murray, who signed a $230 million contract this offseason, played well in the win ...throwing for 277 yards and a touchdown, while adding 28 rushing yards and a rushing TD.