Man Grabs Child at California Trampoline Park, Sparks Outrage
Video shows an incident at Sky Zone in Thousand Oaks; the man has been banned from all locations.
A man was captured on video grabbing a child by his shirt at a trampoline park in Thousand Oaks, California, on Saturday, October 10. The incident occurred at the Sky Zone Trampoline Park and was filmed by a witness who called for assistance.
The footage shows the man lifting the child off the ground by his shirt. Adults and employees at the park intervened to stop the altercation. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene, but the suspect had already left.
It is unclear what led to the confrontation, as the video does not show any preceding events. Social media users expressed shock and dismay at the video, with many calling the man's actions inappropriate.
Sky Zone issued a statement confirming the incident, stating that a guest became aggressive toward another guest. The park added that its team contacted law enforcement and that the individual involved has been banned from all Sky Zone locations. The company stated it is cooperating with the Ventura County Sheriff's Department.
Authorities have not yet identified the suspect. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office has been contacted for further information. The incident has prompted calls for the man's arrest from onlookers and the child's family.