Milwaukee Brewers Ban Fan Over ‘Call ICE’ Rant at War Veteran — Fallout Includes Job Loss and Stadium Ban
A heated confrontation at Game 2 of the National League Championship Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers escalated into national controversy after a fan was caught on video yelling, “Let’s call ICE,” at another fan — later identified as a U.S. military veteran. The video quickly went viral, sparking widespread backlash and swift consequences for those involved.
The incident took place at Milwaukee’s American Family Field. The fan making the inflammatory remark was identified as Shannon Kobylarczyk, a former employee of ManpowerGroup and a former board member of Make-A-Wish Wisconsin. The target of her comment, Ricardo Fosado, is a Latino man and a veteran who served in both the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
In the now-viral video, Fosado is seen filming the quiet crowd and asking why there’s no energy. Kobylarczyk then interjects with, “You know what, let’s call ICE,” a remark widely seen as racist and xenophobic. Fosado responds assertively, saying, “Call ICE, call ICE. I’m a U.S. citizen, war veteran, baby girl. Two wars. ICE is not going to do nothing to me.” The exchange escalates, with Kobylarczyk eventually knocking away Fosado’s phone, prompting intervention by stadium security.
The Milwaukee Brewers released a statement following an investigation, announcing that both Kobylarczyk and Fosado are banned from all future events at the stadium for violating the team’s Guest Code of Conduct. According to the team, Fosado’s ejection was not due to the viral exchange but related to separate alleged misconduct — including disorderly behavior and public intoxication. The organization emphasized that any form of discrimination, harassment, or physical aggression is grounds for removal and possible permanent bans.
The consequences for Kobylarczyk extended beyond baseball. ManpowerGroup, where she was employed, conducted an internal review and terminated her employment shortly after the video circulated. In addition, she resigned from the board of directors for Make-A-Wish Wisconsin amid mounting public pressure. Both organizations made public statements denouncing discriminatory behavior and affirming their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The incident drew strong reactions online, with many condemning the use of “ICE” as a racial threat — particularly toward someone of Latino heritage. That Fosado is a U.S. veteran intensified the public outrage, as many saw the comment as not only xenophobic but also deeply disrespectful to someone who had served the country.
This case reflects how social media continues to play a powerful role in surfacing public conduct, especially at high-profile events. It also illustrates how organizations are increasingly holding individuals accountable for behavior that violates community and corporate values — even when that behavior occurs outside of the workplace.
As of now, neither party is expected to be allowed back at Brewers games, and legal actions do not appear to be pending. Still, the incident has reignited conversations around racism, accountability, and appropriate fan conduct in public spaces.