Viral Confrontation at Milwaukee Baseball Game Ends in Job Loss for Brewers Fan After ICE Threat

Chaos broke out at American Family Field in Milwaukee after a heated confrontation between two baseball fans quickly spiraled out of control — and the fallout was swift and severe.

A now-viral video captured on October 14 shows a tense standoff during Game 2 of the National League Championship Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Los Angeles Dodgers. What began as harmless team rivalry escalated into a disturbing exchange involving a racist threat and a professional downfall.

📸 Milwaukee Brewers fan Shannon Kobylarczyk threatens to call ICE on a Latino baseball fan. (Instagram / @foosgonewild)

According to The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, a Brewers supporter identified as Shannon Kobylarczyk, who served as Associate General Counsel at staffing giant ManpowerGroup, was caught on camera threatening to call ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) on a Latino Dodgers fan, Ricardo Fosado.

The confrontation unfolded as the Dodgers led the Brewers 5–1. Fosado, who was visiting Milwaukee on a business trip from Los Angeles, later told reporters that he was “just cheering for [his] team” and noticed the local crowd’s energy had died down.

“I was like the only one wearing Dodgers gear,” Fosado explained. “They were putting it in my face that Milwaukee scored, but as the game went on, everyone got quiet. So I asked, ‘Why is everybody quiet?’” (NBC News).

Kobylarczyk, sitting nearby, reportedly shot back, “Real men drink beer.” When Fosado repeated his question, she escalated: “You know what, let’s call ICE.”

In the video, Fosado calmly responded, “Call ICE, call them, you f***ing idiot. I’m a war veteran and a U.S. citizen. ICE isn’t going to do anything to me. Good luck.”

Moments later, the clip shows Kobylarczyk attempting to slap the phone from his hand before calling security — leading to Fosado’s temporary removal from the stadium.

The internet’s reaction was immediate and unforgiving. Commenters flooded Instagram posts featuring the video with sharp criticism, dubbing Kobylarczyk “Milwaukee Karen.”

“It’s always the same haircut that wants to call immigration,” one user quipped.
“Even her husband started laughing when he realized she messed up,” another added.

Within 48 hours, the clip amassed over 2 million views on social media platforms, according to WISN 12 News, prompting ManpowerGroup to take decisive action.

“As soon as we became aware of this video, the individual was placed on immediate leave, and we began an investigation,” the company said in an official statement. “As a result of this process, the employee is no longer with the organization.”

The controversy didn’t stop there. Kobylarczyk also resigned from her position on the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin’s Board of Directors, with the nonprofit confirming that her resignation was “effective immediately” (The Milwaukee Sentinel).

Surprisingly, Fosado took the high road despite public outrage. Speaking to NBC News, he expressed empathy for Kobylarczyk, saying, “I don’t think it was something that should get her fired. We all make mistakes. Nobody was hurt — it was just emotions running high.”

Still, the viral incident has reignited national debate about race, privilege, and immigration rhetoric at sporting events. Social media users and civil rights advocates have noted that such threats — even if not acted upon — can evoke deep fear among immigrant communities.

“This wasn’t just trash talk; it’s an example of how ICE threats are weaponized in everyday life,” wrote one activist on X (formerly Twitter).

As the Dodgers advanced to a 3–0 lead in the NLCS, the conversation around fan behavior, accountability, and racial bias continues to reverberate well beyond the baseball diamond.

In today’s digital age, one viral moment can destroy reputations overnight — and for Shannon Kobylarczyk, that lesson came faster than a 95-mph fastball.