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Ravens fan seen in viral fight video turns himself into police and faces multiple charges

Ravens fan seen in viral fight video turns himself into police and faces multiple charges

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A Baltimore Ravens fan wanted in connection with the alleged assault of two Washington Commanders fans turned himself in to Baltimore police on Monday.

A viral video on social media showed a Ravens fan walking up to two Commanders fans on the street and starting throwing punches seemingly for no reason, one of which knocked out one of the Commanders fans.

John Callis, 24, is charged with first-degree aggravated assault and three counts of second-degree assault after a warrant was issued for his arrest last week.

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photo by John Callis

An arrest warrant was issued for John Callis. (Baltimore Police)

“In reference to the brutal attack that occurred on October 13, 2024, in the 1000 blk of S. Charles St., 24-year-old John Callis turned himself in into police custody,” Baltimore police wrote on X on Monday.

Callis faces up to 25 years in prison for the attack, which also involves a third victim who was off camera minutes before the viral video of him attacking the two other victims was recorded.

RAVENS FAN SEEN IN VIRAL FIGHT VIDEO IDENTIFIED, WARRANT ISSUED FOR ARREST, POLICE SAY

WARNING: THE VIDEO BELOW CONTAINS GRAPHIC LANGUAGE

In the viral video, police say Callis was wearing a purple Lamar Jackson jersey after Baltimore defeated Washington 30-23 in their Sunday afternoon game.

After fighting with the two Commanders fans, the man in the Jackson jersey shouts, “I’m not losing” as others around him egg him on.

According to charging documents obtained by Baltimore’s WBAL-TV, Commanders fans met the man outside Cross Street Market before the 9:42 p.m. attack. There, the victims say the man believed to be Callis “began to aggressively grab and punch Victim No. 1 in the face.”

Baltimore Ravens helmet

General view of a Baltimore Ravens helmet prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. (Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports)

Three minutes later, Commanders fans, returning to the area to find a lost cell phone, came across the man believed to be Callis. That’s when the viral video was shot.

Although the video shows everything, the charging documents state that Victim No. 1 was struck on the left side of his head, causing Victim No. 1’s body to go completely limp as he fell in an unconscious state to a nearby parked vehicle and hit his head hit the ground. left side door of the vehicle…”

Callis was identified as an employee of Maury Donnelly & Parr Inc. (MDP), an insurance company in Baltimore. The company told FOX 5 DC he was fired as an employee.

John Callis and a flag

John Callis, inset, is wanted by police in Baltimore. (Getty Images/Baltimore Police)

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“MDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards violence and aggressive behavior. This individual is no longer employed by our company,” the company said in a statement. FOX 5 DC.

Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.

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