ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The UFL has issued a statement after a now-viral video shows a Michigan Panthers player slapping a fan at the Battlehawks game Saturday in St. Louis.
The video shows that after the game, Michigan’s Samson Nacua apparently had some sort of disagreement with a fan in a seat near the field. After a verbal exchange, Nacua slaps the man in the face and walks away.
The fan appeared uninjured by the strike.
United Football League Spokesman Mike Wade said the incident is currently under investigation.
“The UFL is aware of the incident that took place last evening at the conclusion of the Michigan Panthers vs. St. Louis Battlehawks game in St. Louis. League officials are currently investigating the matter,” Wade said.
The St. Louis Police Department is also investigating the incident.
Samson Nacua is the brother of Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua. Additional details were not included in the UFL statement. The Battlehawks won the game 32-27.