PUEBLO, Colo. – Criminal charges are being considered for a man suspected of hitting a woman during a concert at the Colorado State Fair, authorities said Thursday, in an incident that prompted country music star Scotty McCreery to abruptly stop his show and call out the alleged assailant from the stage.
“Right here, right here,” McCreery says in video from the event, as he points into the crowd and the band stops playing. “That’s a lady you just hit sir. Absolutely not. Who just hit the lady?”
The singer from North Carolina — who gained fame as a teenager appearing on the television show American Idol — called for police and security and asked if the woman was OK.
People could be heard booing and chanting as officials responded during the Saturday concert in Pueblo, Colorado.
McCreery, 30, urged the crowd to let authorities know who was responsible. He said that hitting a woman was the “definition of a coward” and told the alleged assailant to “get the heck out of here” before the show resumed.
The woman was evaluated on-site by paramedics and declined to be taken by ambulance to a hospital, said Olga Robak with the Colorado Agriculture Department.
Potential criminal charges were referred to prosecutors but the man was not arrested, Robak said. The Pueblo County District Attorney’s Office did not immediately respond to questions about the case.
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In a shocking turn of events at the Colorado State Fair, country music star Scotty McCreery became a hero when he stopped his concert to address a violent incident that had occurred in the crowd. The incident involved a man hitting a woman, prompting McCreery to call out the alleged assailant and demand justice.
In a video from the event, McCreery can be seen pointing into the crowd and confronting the man responsible for hitting the woman. The singer, known for his time on American Idol, showed bravery and compassion as he ensured the woman’s well-being and called for police and security.
The crowd’s reaction was mixed, with some booing and others cheering for McCreery’s intervention. Despite the chaos, McCreery remained firm, labeling the act of hitting a woman as cowardly and urging the crowd to identify the assailant.
Paramedics evaluated the woman on-site, and although she declined further medical assistance, the incident did not go unnoticed. Authorities are considering criminal charges against the man responsible, highlighting the seriousness of the situation.
McCreery’s actions were commended by many for standing up against violence and injustice, further solidifying his reputation as a role model for his fans. The incident serves as a reminder that even in moments of entertainment, we must prioritize respect and safety for all individuals.