The Santa Clara Police Department confirmed to theAssociated PressThursday that it had opened an “active investigation” into the incident, which happened just before halftime during the Monday Night Football game between the Rams and the San Francisco 49ers.
The department was unable to provide further details, per the outlet. The Santa Clara Police Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
But once Taylor ran past the Rams sideline, Wagner, 32, did not waste any time and immediately pummeled him, knocking him down immediately.
Rams defensive tackle Takk McKinley also lent a helping hand, ensuring the end of the protestor’s moment.
On Wednesday, Wagner confirmed he’d been informed about the new police investigation.
“I heard about it, but it is what it is,” Wagner said at the Rams' training complex, per the AP. “It’s behind me. I ain’t really focused on it. I’m more concerned about the security guard that was hurt trying to chase him. We don’t know what that (pink smoke) is. You’ve just got to do what you’ve got to do.”
The athlete previously elaborated on his impromptu tackle on Monday. After the game, Wagner said he was “just keeping it safe,” reported ESPN.
“One of the guys on the other side, it looked like he got hurt, and security looked like he was struggling, so I was frustrated, so I took it out on him,” he said.
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