Misael Sanchez dies two weeks after an on-field fight erupted over a referee’s decision

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By Pelumi Emmanuel

Published: July 26, 2022 | 10:28 PM

An Oxnard high school soccer game brawl victim who was hurt died on Monday, according to the police.

According to police, Misael Sanchez, 29, of Port Hueneme, passed away more than two weeks after an on-field brawl broke out over a referee’s call on July 10 during a match between adult soccer teams at Oxnard High School, involving both players and spectators, CBS Los Angeles reported.

Approximately one hour’s drive west of Los Angeles is the coastal city of Oxnard.

Sanchez was a participant. According to authorities, one man was detained on suspicion of battery, but the investigation is still ongoing.

Police stated that they are “still looking for witnesses or anyone who may have videotaped the entire or part of the altercation.”

To ascertain the precise cause of his demise, the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office scheduled an autopsy for Tuesday.

The Oxnard Police Department is requesting that anyone with knowledge regarding the game or the fight get in touch with them.

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