Authorities in Kansas City have charged a 14-year-old boy in connection with the violent attack of a 66-year-old usher during an NBA YoungBoy concert at the T-Mobile Center on September 21.
Videos of the alleged assault that were shared on social media show the unidentified teen physically assaulting the 66-year-old arena employee. The usher was identified as Thomas Schlange in a GoFundMe that was set up by his granddaughter in the aftermath of the incident.
“He was attacked by a young guest, after being asked to sit at his own seat, while being in the wrong one,” the GoFundMe stated. The photo used for the fundraiser also shows Schlange with visible facial injuries.
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“He won’t be able to work, he also have [sic] glaucoma and one of his eyes may suffer more damage later on,” the fundraiser adds. “We are devastated for the injustice of this person and other attendees that didn’t stop that guy at all.”
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Per KCTV, officers arrived at the venue in the aftermath of the incident. The employee and another individual sustained injuries, and they later received medical attention at the hospital.
The teen suspect has since been charged with felony assault and misdemeanor assault. Shani Ross, the VP Sales and Marketing for the T-Mobile Center, described the assault as “horrific” in a statement to the news outlet.
“We are aware of an incident at last night’s NBA YoungBoy concert in which multiple T-Mobile Center team members were assaulted by a fan. The incident was captured on video and has been provided to local law enforcement. Our immediate concern is the well-being of our staff who sustained serious injuries. After receiving prompt attention from on-site First Aid personnel, they were later treated at a local hospital,” Ross said.
“The safety of our employees and guests remains our top priority. Safety protocols are reviewed for every event, and we are fully cooperating with law enforcement regarding this matter. This isolated incident does not reflect our venue, our city, or the thousands of guests of all ages who enjoyed the show without incident. Violence of any kind is unacceptable at T-Mobile Center, and we remain committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all.”
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