Know more about Julio Cesar Lopez Zavala, a brute who was suspected of cruelly beating a woman unconscious during the Rüfüs Du Sol concert at the Rose Bowl earlier this week
Police detained 23-year-old Julio Cesar Lopez Zavala after video appeared to show him allegedly punching a woman identified as Shelby Elston in the crowd at the Rose Bowl
For the unsure, earlier, reports surfaced revealing that the man behind the cruel act done at Rüfüs Du Sol show at Rose Bowl was identified as Julio Cesar Lopez Zavala and apprehended by the authorities following a viral video, featuring him beating a woman unconscious.
Who is Julio Cesar Lopez Zavala as video of him beating Shelby Elston during Rufus du Sol concert in the Rose Bowl goes viral
🚨BREAKING – 23-year-old Julio Cesar Lopez Zavala has been arrested for violently attacking a woman at a Rüfüs Du Sol concert in Pasadena.
The shocking incident, captured on video, sparked nationwide outrage after the victim bravely sought public assistance in identifying her… pic.twitter.com/FnMI5dOe3I
— GDE (@GlobalDanceGDE) August 22, 2025
What Exactly Happened?
As per reports, Julio Cesar Lopez Zavala was at his home on Thursday, four days after the horrible attack, which occurred at the Rüfüs Du Sol concert, that sparked a debate online as a video featuring a woman being beaten so brutally that she went all numb and unconscious during a sold-out concert, earlier this week went viral.
As per counts given by the Pasadena police officials, the culprit was there to attend the concert on August 16, however, he got angered after a drink was spilled on him. The 23-year-old man, furiously stormed off the venue, before returning half an hour later, and began screaming and threatening the victim, who was identified as Shelby Elston, and her fiancé.
Age 23 Julio Cesar Lopez Zavala is a resident of Hawthorne and works as a nurse for Altamed health services.
Based off a comment i read:
“Julio Cesar Lopez Zavala and he is a resident of Hawthorne. He works as a nurse for Altamed health services.”
I should probably call his job and get him fired. 🤭 https://t.co/2nRep8DtYF
— 🖤🫠✨🪩 (@nightowlauren) August 19, 2025
What Did the Victim Say?
As per a Facebook post of Shelby Elston, the victim revealed that she tried to apologize to the furious man, putting herself between the two men, however, instead of listening to her apology, the woman, who reportedly hails from Phoenix, Arizona, was attacked.
Talking to Facebook, the woman wrote in a post, “This man punched me in the face. I was completely knocked out and there was blood pouring from my face,” as she asked others to help her identify the man. As per the claims made by Elston, Lopez Zavala pushed her into the bleachers as he repeatedly pounded her continuously, even after she had been passed out.
Witnesses tried to stop the onslaught as they pulled Zavala’s pants down and exposed his butt, meanwhile the fiancé of Shelby Elston, shielded her and took multiple punches onto her back while trying to protect his lady.
The woman was reportedly woken up in a medical tent after being knocked unconscious. Reports claim that the culprit fled the scene instantly after causing a ruckus, and was on the run until he was captured by the authorities on Thursday.
Julio Cesar Lopez Zavala was arrested on felony charges after allegedly knocking out a woman during a Rüfüs Du Sol concert at the Rose Bowl, with the violence reportedly sparked by an accidental drink spill. pic.twitter.com/kTFNlmiCox
— Nyra Kraal (@NyraKraal) August 22, 2025
The woman, who was left with soreness and bruises, has returned to her home in Arizona and is expected to make a full recovery soon.
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