Seriously?? That was 40-some years ago — and “Santa” was some drunk they pulled out of the stands when the hired Santa didn’t show up.
I haven’t read or heard of any looting or fire-setting during the celebration — just a bunch of people having a grand old time, it’s a tradition to meet at certain corners and sing, chant (hopefully spelling Eagles correctly) & perhaps consume some adult beverages. It’s very sad that this young man made a bad decision, likely under the influence, very sad.