Fight at Amarillo school gym during men’s basketball game leads to arrests, gun scare
A weekend men’s league basketball game turned violent Sunday afternoon when a fight broke out during a tournament at Rolling Hills Elementary School, leading to two arrests and a gun being drawn, according to the Potter County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said the incident occurred around 2:40 p.m. during the second half of a game. A fight between players escalated when one man was knocked unconscious. An off-duty deputy participating in the tournament intervened, breaking up the altercation and providing medical aid.
While attempting to control the chaotic scene, the deputy witnessed another man leave the gym, retrieve a firearm from his vehicle and re-enter the building. The deputy was able to disarm and detain the man before further violence occurred, authorities said.
Two men were arrested at the scene. The man who was knocked unconscious was transported to the hospital by ambulance. Charges are pending for that individual, according to the sheriff’s office.
The two men in custody are facing charges of assault and unlawful carrying of a weapon in a prohibited place.
Rolling Hills Elementary School, located at 2800 W. Cherry Ave. in north Amarillo, is part of the River Road Independent School District and typically serves students in grades 2 through 5. The tournament was held on the school’s campus during non-instructional hours.
No names or descriptions have been released due to the ongoing investigation.
The incident remains under investigation by the Potter County Sheriff’s Office.
This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Men’s basketball game at Amarillo school erupts in fight, two arrested
