Teen Assails Elderly Employee at Kansas City NBA YoungBoy Concert

A 66-year-old staff member, Thomas Schlange, was brutally assaulted by a teenager under the age of 16 during an NBA YoungBoy concert at Kansas City's T-Mobile Center. The attack, sparked by a seating dispute when the teen refused to move from a seat that did not match his ticket, was caught on viral video showing the teen repeatedly punching Schlange and also assaulting a security guard. Schlange and another injured worker were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, while the juvenile suspect was detained and later released to his guardian pending ongoing investigation. The T-Mobile Center condemned the violence, emphasizing such behavior is unacceptable and highlighting their cooperation with law enforcement. The incident sparked public outrage and calls for stricter penalties against disruptive concert attendees, with city officials including Mayor Quinton Lucas condemning the attack and stressing the need for safe community events. The venue reassured that safety protocols are regularly reviewed to protect employees and guests.