SAN FRANCISCO — After violence marred a weekend preseason game against the archrival Oakland Raiders, the San Francisco 49ers on Monday moved to strengthen security at home games, including banning tailgating after kickoff and warning fans that rowdy behavior won’t be tolerated.
In addition, 49ers CEO Jed York said he will recommend that the NFL call off the annual preseason battle between the Niners and Raiders indefinitely.
Police Chief Greg Suhr, Mayor Ed Lee and team officials said DUI checkpoints will be near the stadium after games as authorities will forbid alcohol consumption at that time.
They also plan to make police and security more visible inside and outside the stadium and urged fans to be more accountable for their actions.
“To those of you who decide to come to our games, and it really doesn’t matter what jersey you may be wearing, or what hat you may wear, or what team you may support, your behavior on Saturday night is not welcome,” said Jim Mercurio, the 49ers’ vice president of stadium operations and security. “Don’t come here. You’re not welcome.”
Two men who were initially listed as seriously injured in the violence were upgraded to fair condition Monday.
One of the victims, a 24-year- old man who reportedly was wearing an anti-49ers T-shirt, was shot several times in the stomach. Police said he managed to make it to stadium security for help despite the injuries. The other victim is a 26-year-old man who was beaten unconscious in an upper-level stadium restroom.
No arrests have been made.
