Authorities in Kansas City have filed charges against a teenager accused of assaulting a venue worker during a YoungBoy Never Broke Again concert last month, an incident that was captured on video and widely circulated online.

According to Fox 4 Kansas City, the juvenile suspect has been charged in the Jackson County Circuit Court’s Juvenile Office with one count of felony assault and one count of misdemeanor assault. Because the suspect is underage, prosecutors have not released a name, and any court proceedings will remain private.

The alleged assault took place on September 21 at the T-Mobile Center, where rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again, known professionally as NBA YoungBoy, was performing. A video filmed by a concertgoer shows a 66-year-old employee, later identified as Thomas Schlage, being shoved to the ground before the teen repeatedly punched him. The altercation quickly spread across social media, drawing attention not only to the violence itself but also to the atmosphere at the event.

The witness who recorded the incident, local pastor Robert McDaniel, said the conflict began over something as simple as assigned seating. McDaniel explained that the teenager had been sitting in a section where his ticket was not valid. When Schlage asked him to relocate, the request allegedly triggered the outburst. “He was asked to move to another place, because his ticket wasn’t where he was sitting,” McDaniel recalled. “And immediately he just completely lost it.”

What followed was a violent scuffle in which Schlage was knocked down and struck multiple times. Security personnel rushed to intervene, but the teenager allegedly also attacked a guard while being escorted out of the arena.

Speaking in the aftermath of the incident, Schlage described the assault as sudden and frightening. “I mean it is serious; I went down and had blows to my head,” he said in an interview. “Just getting him off, getting him off of me … because he was so enraged, so we were just, in essence, trying to protect the fans.”

Though the physical injuries he sustained were not life-threatening, Schlage emphasized that the emotional and psychological toll was significant. Being attacked while on the job, he added, left him shaken and underscored the challenges that arena staff often face in managing large crowds at high-energy concerts.

With charges now formally filed, Schlage said he hopes the case underscores the importance of accountability. “It’s kind of sad things got to this point,” he remarked after learning of the juvenile charges. “Restraint, cooperation, and respect are important lessons to learn.”

The felony assault charge indicates prosecutors viewed the attack as a serious act of violence, while the additional misdemeanor charge reflects the allegation that the teenager also struck a security guard. Under Missouri law, the severity of punishment will depend on how the juvenile court rules, but because the suspect is a minor, details about sentencing will remain confidential.

The incident has sparked wider discussion about safety at live music events. Concerts, especially those by popular rap and hip-hop artists like NBA YoungBoy, often attract large, energetic crowds. While the majority of fans attend peacefully, even a single violent outburst can disrupt the event, endanger staff, and put attendees at risk.

Arena officials have not publicly commented on whether the T-Mobile Center will adjust its security protocols in light of the incident, but Schlage’s experience has already highlighted the potential vulnerabilities faced by venue employees. His call for “restraint and respect” resonates at a time when many industries that rely on customer service are grappling with rising reports of aggression toward frontline workers.

For now, the case remains in the juvenile system, where privacy protections prevent full transparency.