Parent Tackles Gunman at Texas School Band Competition

A shooting occurred at a high school band competition in Pasadena, Texas, when a man in his 80s allegedly opened fire. The event took place at Pasadena Memorial High School on Saturday night and involved participants from numerous school districts. After allegedly discharging a small-caliber weapon, the shooter was tackled by a parent. Several others then assisted in disarming and detaining him, with police noting he was not affiliated with the competition. A motive is not yet known.

A percussion technical consultant for the Angleton Independent School District was injured, suffering a shoulder wound. He was transported to a hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. Pasadena police Chief Jerry Wright said: "Within 60 seconds a suspect was disarmed and they prevented further shooting by this suspect." The Pearland Independent School District commended some of their students' parents for intervening and subduing the individual until law enforcement arrived. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)