San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones found himself in the middle of a chaotic scene that started as a fun winter snowball fight but quickly turned ugly in New York City’s Washington Square Park, resulting in NYPD officers being pelted with snowballs and at least one arrest.
NFL quarterback seen throwing snow balls into crowd before arrests were made. - Via TMZ Sports 49ers
NFL quarterback seen throwing snow balls into crowd before arrests were made. – Via TMZ Sports
NFL Star Mac Jones Caught in Viral NYC Snowball Fight Chaos: 49ers QB Witnesses NYPD Officers Pelted, Arrest Made
Jones shared video footage on his TikTok account showing the massive crowd gathering in Manhattan on a snowy day, with the QB and a friend even joining in the playful throws (“Mac was slingin’ those snowballs!”). What began as lighthearted fun escalated when agitators in the group turned their attention to uniformed NYPD officers walking through the park.
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Multiple officers were struck with snowballs, and a couple sustained injuries during the incident. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed the department is investigating and has already made an arrest. On Thursday, February 26, 2026, 27-year-old Gusmane Coulibaly was taken into custody for “assaulting our officers earlier this week in Washington Square Park.” Authorities noted this was not Coulibaly’s first arrest — he had previously been taken into custody for an alleged attempted robbery in the transit system.
The viral videos and reports have drawn widespread attention, with fans and onlookers debating whether the snowball fight crossed into assault territory. Jones himself has not commented further beyond posting the initial footage, but his presence at the scene has added an unexpected NFL angle to the story.
This incident serves as a reminder of how quickly public gatherings can escalate, even when they start with innocent fun. NYPD continues to investigate, and additional arrests are possible.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch Responds to Snowball Assault on Officers
Commissioner Tisch stated the department is actively investigating the assault on officers and has already made one arrest. The NYPD emphasized that throwing objects at police — even snowballs — can constitute assault when it causes injury or risk, and additional arrests are possible as they review video evidence.
Mac Jones’ Role: Innocent Bystander or Part of the Scene?
Mac Jones was not involved in the assault on officers and has made no further public comments beyond sharing the initial TikTok video. His presence simply added an NFL celebrity angle to an already viral incident, drawing extra attention from football fans and local news outlets.
This event serves as a reminder that even harmless-looking public gatherings can escalate quickly — especially in large crowds during winter weather events in major cities.
What do you think — harmless snowball fight gone wrong, or should participants face consequences? Share your take below!
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