Hot 97 Summer Jam Concert-goers at MetLife Stadium Clash With NJ State Police
Jerry DeMarco
June 7, 2015
A New Jersey State Police trooper was hospitalized along with several concertgoers at Hot 97 Summer Jam at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford tonight after a crowd rushed a gate trying to get in, law enforcement sources told CLIFFVIEW PILOT.
Several arrests were made, order eventually was restored and a single gate was initially opened as the concert continued, with many inside not aware that the stadium and parking lots were temporarily locked down.
Reinforcements in riot gear responded in armed personnel carriers after some fans were trampled when others rushed the entrance.
The box office and gates were closed, leading to a larger disturbance that involved bottles being thrown at State Police by those trying to get in, law enforcement officers at the stadium said.
Unconfirmed reports were that either tear gas or pepper spray was used.
The NJSP issued a statement just after 11 p.m.:
“This evening, security personnel at one of the entrance gates to MetLife Stadium were confronted by crowds attempting to illegally enter the sold out Summer Jam concert by climbing over fences and forcing their way through security personnel. The gates have been shut and troopers on site have called for assistance from several nearby stations to help maintain order.
“Troopers and stadium security officials are insisting that all people outside of the gates depart the MetLife grounds to avoid congestion when the concert lets out. There is no number of arrests available at this time.”
The concert was billed as “the hottest hip hop event of the year,” with headliners Kendrick Lamar, Chris Brown and Trey Songz.
The parking lots opened at 1:30 p.m. and the stadium gates at 5:30 p.m.
Besides the main stage, performances were held on a stage outside the stadium.
ANYONE WITH PHOTOS from the incident, please send to: panafnewswire@yahoo.com.
June 7, 2015
A New Jersey State Police trooper was hospitalized along with several concertgoers at Hot 97 Summer Jam at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford tonight after a crowd rushed a gate trying to get in, law enforcement sources told CLIFFVIEW PILOT.
Several arrests were made, order eventually was restored and a single gate was initially opened as the concert continued, with many inside not aware that the stadium and parking lots were temporarily locked down.
Reinforcements in riot gear responded in armed personnel carriers after some fans were trampled when others rushed the entrance.
The box office and gates were closed, leading to a larger disturbance that involved bottles being thrown at State Police by those trying to get in, law enforcement officers at the stadium said.
Unconfirmed reports were that either tear gas or pepper spray was used.
The NJSP issued a statement just after 11 p.m.:
“This evening, security personnel at one of the entrance gates to MetLife Stadium were confronted by crowds attempting to illegally enter the sold out Summer Jam concert by climbing over fences and forcing their way through security personnel. The gates have been shut and troopers on site have called for assistance from several nearby stations to help maintain order.
“Troopers and stadium security officials are insisting that all people outside of the gates depart the MetLife grounds to avoid congestion when the concert lets out. There is no number of arrests available at this time.”
The concert was billed as “the hottest hip hop event of the year,” with headliners Kendrick Lamar, Chris Brown and Trey Songz.
The parking lots opened at 1:30 p.m. and the stadium gates at 5:30 p.m.
Besides the main stage, performances were held on a stage outside the stadium.
ANYONE WITH PHOTOS from the incident, please send to: panafnewswire@yahoo.com.
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