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Teen Detained After Assault on 66-Year-Old T-Mobile Center Worker at NBA YoungBoy Show

Police released the juvenile to a guardian pending prosecutors' charging decision.

Overview

  • Bystander video recorded by witness Robert McDaniel shows the teenager throwing and punching the employee after a reported seat and ticket dispute.
  • T-Mobile Center identified the injured worker as Thomas Schlange and said he was treated on-site and hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
  • Kansas City police say the suspect is under 16 and remains under investigation as detectives consult prosecutors on potential charges.
  • The United Center in Chicago canceled a scheduled NBA YoungBoy concert, and the venue did not provide a reason for the decision.
  • The footage went viral and prompted discussion about event safety and youth violence, with some online claims about motive and race that remain unverified.