- A 66-year-old arena employee was assaulted by a teen after a seat dispute.
- The violent incident was captured on video and has gone viral.
- The employee sustained injuries including a broken nose.
- The teenage suspect was arrested and released to parents as the investigation continues.
- NBA YoungBoy’s subsequent Chicago concert was canceled by the venue.
A violent assault at a Kansas City rap concert has drawn widespread condemnation and prompted a police investigation. A teenage attendee brutally attacked a 66-year-old venue employee after being asked to relocate to his assigned seat.
The incident was recorded on video and has since gone viral online. The employee, Thomas Schlange, was hospitalized with injuries including a broken nose, while the minor was arrested and later released to his parents.
Details of the T-Mobile Center Incident
The incident took place on the evening of September 21, 2025, at the T-Mobile Center during an NBA YoungBoy concert. Thomas Schlange, a longtime employee with nearly 20 years of service, approached a teenager who was seated in the wrong spot after other attendees alerted staff.
The situation escalated quickly when the teen responded with extreme violence instead of complying. Video footage shows the juvenile forcefully throwing the 66-year-old to the ground and repeatedly punching him in the head as stunned fans watched. The assault ended only when a bystander intervened and pulled the attacker away.
At NBA YoungBoy’s concert in Kansas City, a young attendee assaulted Thomas Schlange, 66, a longtime T-Mobile Center employee, after being asked to move from the wrong seating area.
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Official Response and Condemnation of the Attack
Following the incident, the venue and city officials released strong statements condemning the attack. A spokesperson for the T-Mobile Center described the violence as “horrific” and emphasized that any form of violence is unacceptable, noting ongoing reviews of safety procedures.
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas’s office denounced the attack, declaring that public events should be spaces of “joy and connection, not fear or harm.” The mayor’s office confirmed that the venue would cooperate with police and prosecutors to ensure the assailant faces criminal charges.
Aftermath for the Victim and Investigation
Thomas Schlange sustained non-life-threatening injuries, including a broken nose and facial bruising. There is concern about potential further damage to his eyesight, as he already had glaucoma before the attack. A GoFundMe campaign was created by his grandson to assist with medical costs.
The Kansas City Police Department confirmed that the investigation is active and ongoing. The suspect, who is under 16, was arrested at the scene but later released to his parents as prosecutors evaluate the charges to file.
Cancellation of Chicago Concert Following Incident
The repercussions of the Kansas City assault affected the rapper’s tour schedule. The United Center in Chicago canceled NBA YoungBoy’s concert that was scheduled for September 24, just three days after the incident.
The venue did not specify a reason for the cancellation, but it came amid the viral spread of the assault video and rising public safety concerns at concerts. The rapper’s “MASA Tour” continued with the next planned stop in Columbus, Ohio.
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Last Updated on September 24, 2025 by 247 News Around The World
