An elderly worker named Thomas Schlange recently suffered a brutal assault during an NBA YoungBoy concert at Kansas City’s T-Mobile Center, sparking outrage online
Thomas was violently thrown to the ground by a teenager and repeatedly punched after he asked the young fan to move from an unassigned seat.
Who is Thomas Schlange, T-Mobile Center usher beaten by NBA YoungBoy fan during concert as seen in viral video
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.
The suspect, described as a minor, juvenile, boy, who was detained but no charges had been filed. pic.twitter.com/EP4j6Srzyn
— orange 🍊 (@orange4u28) September 24, 2025
Fucking pathetic behavior and fucking pathetic behavior from the crowd as well for doing absolutely nothing
This is someone grandfather, father, son please let’s not do this
Here is his gofundme to donate to his recovery https://t.co/197jgz52oI https://t.co/gy6YkiG08E
— Loyiso Mlandu (@Duckworth9898) September 23, 2025
Other concertgoers simply watched on in shock as the incident unfolded, and Schlange was later hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
T-Mobile Center Employee Thomas Schlange Attacked During NBA YoungBoy Concert
A veteran T-Mobile Center Employee called Thomas Schlange was recently attacked by a 14 year old boy during an NBA YoungBoy concert in Missouri city on Sunday while working as an usher on Sunday night. The incident sparked off after Schlange had confronted a teen occupying the wrong seat. In response to the confrontation, the young teen responded violently, and threw Schlange into a row of seats before landing a series of punches to his head. In response, Schlange tried to defend himself but was seemingly overwhelmed before a bystander eventually intervened. Following the attack, officials took him to the hospital, where family members expressed concern about his pre-existing glaucoma due to the assault. The video of the attack has since circulated widely, drawing all kinds of sharp criticism and sympathy from viewers everywhere.
Reaction from Netizens
Social media users and local residents swiftly reacted strongly to the violent scene, with ne user posting:
“This is unacceptable. How can people just watch someone get attacked?”
Another user noted:
“Our elders deserve respect, not this brutality.”
One netizen commented:
“The teen needs to learn anger control before harming anyone else.”
A user wrote:
“It’s horrifying that no one immediately stepped in to help.”
Kansas City Police Department Report
The Kansas City Police Department has come out to confirm that the teen involved in the assault was under 16 years old. According to official reports, police arrested the minor but later released him to his parents while continuing their investigation. Schlange is now expected to meet with authorities later this week in order to provide further statements about the incident. As of now, officials have yet to announce what kind of charges that the juvenile may face, with the incident still under active review.
This is very devastating and that kid needs to get arrested. https://t.co/AJvEDbjhbd https://t.co/Aq76Qe5Lrr pic.twitter.com/awbX7lyZu1
— Tt (@Tany_a20) September 23, 2025
Official Condemnations
Following the incident, T-Mobile Center spokesperson Shani Tate Ross described the attack as “horrific and unacceptable” and emphasized that the incident does not reflect the venue or city. Ross further added that the venue is all set to fully cooperate with police and prosecutors to ensure accountability for the attack. Meanwhile, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas’s office also issued a condemnation, urging the public to report violent incidents from the concert. The United Center in Chicago has also canceled a scheduled NBA YoungBoy concert out of concern for safety.
Thomas Schlange Biography
Thomas Schlange is a 66-year-old veteran worker at the T-Mobile Center, who has spent nearly two decades as a concert usher and event staff member. He is originally from Kansas City, and comes from a close-knit family who has supported him throughout his career, including his grandson, Herber Lopez, who is currently voicing his outrage over the assault. Schlange is known for his calm demeanor and professionalism, and shared how he never imagined facing such a violent attack on the job. Family and colleagues has since have rallied around him, and created a GoFundMe to support his medical expenses.
“My name is Herber Lopez. We are asking for help for the physical damage my grandfather Thomas Schenge for the physical bodily damage he suffered at a concert at T-Mobile center on Sunday 9/21. He was attacked by a young guest, after being asked to sit at his own seat, while being in the wrong one. He won’t be able to work, he also have glaucoma and one of his eyes may suffer more damage later on. We are devastated for the injustice of this person and other attendees that didn’t stop that guy at all. Anything will help. God bless you,” his GoFundMe which is started by his grandson Herber reads.
