### Indiana Pacers Fan Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Knicks Supporter in Brewery Incident

CARMEL, Ind. - A heated confrontation between basketball fans turned violent at a local brewery in Carmel, resulting in the arrest of an Indiana Pacers fan. The incident occurred Friday night around 11 p.m. near the area of Meeting House Road and West Main Street.

Court documents reveal that 24-year-old Jarrett Funke of Carmel was harassing two New York Knicks fans inside the brewery. The altercation began when Funke reportedly slapped an orange Knicks hat off of one fan’s head and shouted obscenities at him.

Despite his father’s attempts to restrain him, Funke continued to escalate the situation, inviting the fans outside for a fight. Approximately five minutes later, the two victims stepped out to the back patio for a cigarette. It was then, according to court records, that Funke allegedly stormed through a fence and attacked the second fan.

A scuffle ensued with Funke and the second victim on the ground. The first Knicks fan intervened, urging Funke to “chill” but sustained a leg injury in the process. The second fan was more seriously hurt, suffering a stab wound to the back.

In a statement to the police, Funke argued that he was not at fault, claiming the second victim had initiated the physical confrontation by pushing him and punching him in the face. In self-defense, Funke asserted that he used a pocketknife from his sweatshirt to swing at his attacker.

Authorities arrested Funke, charging him with battery by means of a deadly weapon, battery, and disorderly conduct. He was detained at the Hamilton County Jail following the incident.

This incident underscores the volatile nature of sports-related rivalries and the importance of maintaining civility even in moments of spirited disagreement.