Brewers fan loses job after “call ICE” taunt at Dodgers supporter who is a U.S. Navy veteran
A Milwaukee Brewers fan seen in a viral video telling a Latino Los Angeles Dodgers supporter, “Let’s call ICE,” has been fired from her job and stepped down from a nonprofit board, according to multiple reports. The exchange happened during Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field in Milwaukee, where tensions in the stands boiled over as the Dodgers pulled ahead.
The woman has been identified as Shannon Kobylarczyk. In the clip, she is heard invoking U.S. immigration authorities while arguing with Ricardo Fosado, a Dodgers fan who later identified himself as a U.S. citizen and Navy veteran who served in two wars. Fosado recorded the encounter and posted it online, where it quickly spread across social platforms and drew national attention.
Following an internal review, Kobylarczyk’s employer, ManpowerGroup, said she was no longer with the company. She also resigned from the board of Make‑A‑Wish Wisconsin, according to local and national coverage of the incident. The organizations did not weigh in on the specifics of the confrontation, but statements referenced conduct standards and the seriousness of the situation.
Fosado told reporters that while he found the remark offensive, he didn’t personally want to see the woman lose her livelihood, framing the incident as an ugly moment born from emotions at a heated playoff game. He emphasized that he is an American who served his country and said the immigration jab crossed a line. “ICE isn’t going to do anything to me. I’m a citizen,” he said in the video, pushing back at the taunt.
Ballpark security became involved after the argument escalated. Stadium personnel ultimately escorted Fosado out of the ballpark for profanity during the dispute. There was no report of a physical altercation, and no arrests were announced. The episode nonetheless overshadowed the game conversation online, with many users calling for MLB and the Brewers to address fan behavior more forcefully.
The confrontation unfolded as the Dodgers beat the Brewers 5–1 to take a 2–0 series lead back to Los Angeles, adding to the emotional temperature among home‑team fans. The video’s spread prompted swift “internet detective” identification and a backlash that moved from social media to real‑world consequences within about a day.
Organizations tied to the story reacted quickly. ManpowerGroup placed Kobylarczyk on leave before terminating her employment after reviewing the footage and circumstances. Make‑A‑Wish Wisconsin confirmed her resignation from its board, distancing the charity from the episode as it drew wider attention. The Brewers and MLB did not immediately announce discipline for the fan but have previously issued statements promoting inclusive environments at ballparks.
Fosado’s account has resonated because it highlights two important points. First, immigration‑themed taunts don’t align with ballpark codes of conduct and can alienate fans—especially when directed at Americans of Latino heritage. Second, viral moments can bring rapid, lasting consequences. Within hours, the clip traveled from personal phone video to mainstream outlets, and by the next day, employment and volunteer positions had changed for the individual involved.
Some commentators and fans have debated the proportionality of the fallout. Fosado himself has said he doesn’t think the woman should be permanently defined by one incident, even as he called her comment racist and unacceptable. That combination—calling out the behavior while expressing reluctance to see someone lose a job—has shaped much of the public discussion since the video emerged.
The incident also fits a broader pattern in modern sports culture: spectator behavior becoming part of the story as cameras capture everything. Stadium policies typically prohibit abusive or discriminatory language, and teams encourage fans to report violations. But as this case shows, the court of public opinion can act even faster—especially in the postseason, when the audience and emotions are highest.
Bottom line: A playoff‑game argument in Milwaukee spiraled into a viral flashpoint after a Brewers fan told a Latino Dodgers supporter—who is a Navy veteran—to “call ICE.” The video led to her firing from ManpowerGroup and resignation from a nonprofit board. The Dodgers, meanwhile, won Game 2 and tightened their hold on the series, but the talk around baseball also focused on what respectful fan conduct should look like in 2025.
