Parents Erupt in Brawl After Texas Children's Choir Concert, Leaving Young Attendees in Tears (video)

Parents exploded into a wild brawl after a kids' choir concert in Amarillo, Texas

A children’s choir concert at West Plains High School in Amarillo, Texas, ended in chaos Monday night after a group of parents erupted into a physical altercation in front of students and families.

Shocking video footage captured the moment tensions escalated into a wild hallway brawl following the school performance. In the video, several adults are seen shoving and yelling at each other, with one woman in a blue top striking a man in the back of the head. A man wearing a vest appeared to be at the center of the fight and was restrained by others as he squared off with another man in a white T-shirt.

At one point, the man in the vest was pushed against a wall, prompting two other men to confront him aggressively, pointing their fingers in his face. The violent clash unfolded just feet away from young children, including a visibly shaken boy who broke down in tears and was comforted by his mother.

The melee unfolded Monday at West Plains High School, showing several men throw punches and shove each other before one man was backed into a wall and confronted

The video ended with the man in the vest engaged in a conversation with other parents, while the other man involved was escorted away from the scene by witnesses.

A school administrator contacted the Amarillo Police Department to report the incident, but officers confirmed that no arrests were made, as none of the individuals involved wished to press charges. The cause of the altercation remains unclear.

A young boy who witnessed the outburst could be seen being comforted by his mother nearby as he was left in tears by the brawl

Witness Michelle Murphy Lancaster, whose child participated in the performance, recorded the incident after hearing an initial commotion. She stated that the fight began as attendees were exiting the auditorium. According to her account, one of the men involved—identified by a name printed on his shirt—was a known local insurance agent. Lancaster also noted that the man’s daughter tried to deescalate the situation, while another woman dialed 911.

“There were SO many kids there — very scary situation,” Lancaster posted afterward.

Officials from the Canyon Independent School District condemned the behavior in a public statement, emphasizing the importance of maintaining respect and safety at school functions.

A witness said on social media that the fight broke out as parents were leaving the auditorium, and described it as a 'very scary situation' with many kids around the clash

“School events are meant to celebrate student learning and achievement, and we expect all guests to model respectful behavior and uphold the event’s decorum,” the district stated. “Student safety is always our top priority. While we can’t comment on individual matters, the district has taken appropriate steps in response to the situation.”

The incident highlights growing concerns over inappropriate adult behavior at school events and the importance of maintaining safe, supportive environments for children.

Video of the melee