The NFL and the Lions were able to locate the fan who used a laser pointer at the game on Sunday and he has been banned from future games.
Update: The Lions found out who the fan was from the incident and he will be banned from attending games, according to Mike Garafolo of Fox Sports.
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The NFL is investigating an incident last Sunday at Detroit's Ford Field, when someone allegedly shined a laser pointer at Bills players during Buffalo's 17-14 win over the Detroit Lions.
Quarterback Kyle Orton and holder Colton Schmidt said they had a laser directed at them at various times during the game. Schmidt said he had the laser pointed at him while holding on a 50-yard field goal attempt that Dan Carpenter missed in the third quarter. This photo shows the play (10:02 left in the fourth quarter) when Orton claimed he was hit with a laser pointer.
The Lions issued a statement Sunday night saying security officials were unable to find anyone using a laser at the game. However, some fans thought they identified the person responsible after sharing on social media screen shots of tweets bragging about the incident. The Twitter account was later deactivated.
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All four major pro sports leagues ban the use of laser pointers at their facilities, and fans caught using them can be ejected. They are also subject to arrest, though Detroit police spokesman Sgt. Michael Woody said that generally laser pointers and their use aren't illegal.
The Lions are on the road in Week 6 at the Minnesota Vikings before returning home on Oct. 19 to host the New Orleans Saints.
Update: The Lions found out who the fan was from the incident and he will be banned from attending games, according to Mike Garafolo of Fox Sports.
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The NFL is investigating an incident last Sunday at Detroit's Ford Field, when someone allegedly shined a laser pointer at Bills players during Buffalo's 17-14 win over the Detroit Lions.
Quarterback Kyle Orton and holder Colton Schmidt said they had a laser directed at them at various times during the game. Schmidt said he had the laser pointed at him while holding on a 50-yard field goal attempt that Dan Carpenter missed in the third quarter. This photo shows the play (10:02 left in the fourth quarter) when Orton claimed he was hit with a laser pointer.
The Lions issued a statement Sunday night saying security officials were unable to find anyone using a laser at the game. However, some fans thought they identified the person responsible after sharing on social media screen shots of tweets bragging about the incident. The Twitter account was later deactivated.
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All four major pro sports leagues ban the use of laser pointers at their facilities, and fans caught using them can be ejected. They are also subject to arrest, though Detroit police spokesman Sgt. Michael Woody said that generally laser pointers and their use aren't illegal.
The Lions are on the road in Week 6 at the Minnesota Vikings before returning home on Oct. 19 to host the New Orleans Saints.
