Why Mark Sanchez was arrested at hospital; Indianapolis stabbing case takes massive turn

Mark Sanchez was arrested at the hospital for battery with injury, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication in connection with the stabbing.

Former NFL quarterback and current Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez was hospitalized early Saturday morning after being injured in a stabbing incident in downtown Indianapolis. The 38-year-old was in the city to cover the upcoming Colts vs. Raiders game for Fox Sports.

Mark Sanchez was injured in Indianapolis on Saturday. (AP)

Fox Sports confirmed Sanchez’s hospitalization in a statement posted on social media Saturday morning: "Mark Sanchez was injured in Indianapolis on Saturday and is currently recovering in the hospital in stable condition. We are deeply grateful to the medical team for their exceptional care and support. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mark, and we ask that everyone please respect his and his family’s privacy during this time.”

What really happened?

According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD), officers responded to a report of a physical altercation involving two men near downtown around 12:30 a.m. One man suffered stab wounds, while the other had facial injuries consistent with a physical struggle.

Local FOX59 reporter Angela Ganote, citing police sources, reported that Sanchez was allegedly uncooperative with officers when they arrived on the scene.

“Another man listed as the victim in the police report told police he was delivering food when Sanchez told him he needed to move and couldn’t park where he was. That man told police Sanchez started threatening and following him and then attacked him,” Ganote posted on X.

Ganote added that the man attempted to use pepper spray, which failed, prompting him to defend himself with a knife.

“He said it was at that that time he defended himself with a knife. Police noted the man had a significant injury to his face. Sanchez was taken to the hospital in critical condition and underwent surgery," she added.

Sanchez arrested

Later on Saturday evening, IMPD confirmed that Sanchez had been arrested in connection with the incident.

“After further investigation and following consultation with the Marion County Prosecutor's Office, IMPD arrested 38-year-old Mark Sanchez for his alleged role in this incident. Sanchez was arrested at the hospital for battery with injury, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication, all which are misdemeanors. All involved parties have been identified, and no further individuals are being sought by detectives. Sanchez is still in the hospital and has not been booked into the Adult Detention Center,” the IMPD said in a statement posted on X.

“The Marion County Prosecutor's Office will make the final charging decision. An arrest is merely an accusation, and Sanchez should be considered innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. IMPD does not release probable cause affidavits. Those must be obtained from the Marion County Prosecutor's Office or Marion County.”