Florida Memorial Day Mayhem 9 Beachgoers Shot And Injured ... 4 Minors Struck By Bullets
Memorial Day turned violent at a popular Florida tourist destination ... nine people were shot and injured, including four minors, in Hollywood Beach.
The bullets started flying Monday afternoon when two groups got into a heated argument and decided to settle their differences using guns.
Several videos circulating online caught all the chaos. One clip shows the moment shots were fired, causing people to scatter on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk -- a busy promenade filled with restaurants and shops.
Other footage captured paramedics giving first aid to victims at the scene.
Police said five adults and four minors were treated at hospitals for gunshot wounds -- and one had to undergo surgery. Yet, all nine victims -- ranging in age from 1 to 65 -- were listed in stable condition.
Hollywood Police Department spokesperson Deanna Bettineschi said investigators detained one person of interest and were searching for a second possible suspect.
As of right now, no one has been arrested and charged in the shooting.
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Ralph Yarl Shows Up To Brain Injury Fundraiser ... Signs Of Progress After Last Month's Shooting
Ralph Yarl, the Black teen who was shot in the head after walking up to the wrong house last month, was at a charity event for a good cause ... helping others who have ended up in situations similar to his in one of his first outings since the near-death experience.
The 17-year-old Missouri student was at the “Going the Distance for Brain Injury” run-walk event in Kansas City Monday -- the same city where he was shot 2 times -- including in the head -- just over a month before by 84-year-old Andrew Lester.
Ralph's mom, Cleo Nagbe, told local outlet KMBC she's extremely grateful for the outpouring of support she's been receiving for her son. In regards to the event, she says, "Socially it’s still hard for him. So, I’m glad he was able to overcome this. I pray that he will overcome most of his social hurdles after doing this."
You'll recall, Ralph was attempting to pick up his siblings when he mistakenly approached Lester's home, resulting in Lester shooting the teenager twice ... he's since been dealing with a serious brain injury but is luckily alive after the terrifying incident.
Lee Merritt, attorney for the Yarl family, told TMZ the part of Ralph's brain that deals with emotion and stress was damaged, so his doctor didn't give him the green light to return to school due to all the social interactions.
Ralph also got an invite from Ahmaud Arbery's mom, Wanda, to join her at a 5K race earlier this month, but his fam didn't think the time was right to be in a social setting, especially after the school denial.
Looks like Ralph's doing better on that road to recovery -- seemingly well enough to take to the Kansas City event.
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Johnny Depp Postpones Upcoming U.S. Shows w/ Vampires ... Due to Fractured Ankle
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Johnny Depp's American fans are going to have to wait a little longer to see him live, 'cause the guy's got a bum ankle right now ... and it's temporarily put him out of commission.
Sources close to the actor tell TMZ ... Johnny's upcoming U.S. shows with his band, The Hollywood Vampires, are getting postponed on doctor's orders ... as a result of a nagging lower-body injury.
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We're told JD recently tweaked his ankle during his Cannes press run, and he stressed it further while trying to power through some recent music gigs ... when he was doing back-to-back Jeff Beck tribute shows. You'll recall ... he was front and center for those in the U.K.
Now, our sources tell us Depp's ankle is fractured and his medical team has instructed him not to fly for the foreseeable future -- which means the first 3 HV gigs are off the table.
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Those initial shows were on the East Coast -- Manchester, NH, Boston and Bethel, NY. We're told Johnny and co. are trying to find a way to reschedule them toward the end of their tour -- which will begin to wrap up around late July ... when they'll be in Europe.
Our source tells us Johnny's disappointed over this, explaining ... "Johnny went from two full days of press appearances in Cannes, straight to London for rehearsals and then played two tribute shows in honor of his dear friend, the late great Jeff Beck."
They add, "His ankle was already bothering him at Cannes, and it got progressively worse, but he wanted to honor his commitments for 'Jeanne du Barry' and for Jeff. He’s devastated to postpone the shows, but his doctor believes flying could make the situation much worse. He plans to rest up so the European dates go off without a hitch." Those will start in June.
As we reported ... Johnny's been taking his health much more seriously amid his comeback -- with a lot of rest and clean eating -- and this move is just further evidence of that.
The last time he was in the U.S. was way back in November -- when he did a concert with Jeff Beck here in L.A. Since then, the guy's mostly been across the pond ... this after his W in his defamation case against Amber Heard.
Funny enough, she's been over in Europe too.
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B2K Singer Raz B Breaks Window, Gets on Hospital Roof ... Brother Voices Concern
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3:42 PM PT -- 5/26 -- Raz B's brother says their family is concerned about his behavior, and they're asking for prayers.
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Ricardo Thornton posted a video on social media addressing Raz B's hopsital incident, saying their mom is working with hospital staff to make sure Raz is safe as he goes for surgery.
Alarming behavior from Raz B -- breaking a window at a hospital and climbing onto the building's roof, forcing police to get involved ... TMZ Hip Hop has learned.
The scary incident went down Thursday in Kansas City, the morning after the B2K singer posted a video on Instagram where he repeatedly said he didn't feel safe.
Raz B claimed to be at a Hilton hotel in Kansas City on Wednesday night, saying he was "fighting to stay alive" and didn't want to "have this surgery here." He also posted the address for a Kansas City hospital.
TMZ obtained video showing Raz on a roof of that same hospital ... as shocked onlookers watched in horror from a window across the way.
Law enforcement tells TMZ ... officers were dispatched to Saint Luke's Hospital at 10:20 AM Thursday after being called by off-duty cops and hospital security.
Police say when they got there they determined he had broken a window in order to climb to the roof.
There was concern Raz might jump off the ledge ... cops say the fire department responded to the scene too and placed mats down below, just in case he did.
Police say a negotiator got involved too, and he ultimately came back through the window peacefully and was treated by medical staff.
Needless to say, folks online are super concerned about Raz B's behavior. It's unclear what his condition is right now ... we've reached out to reps.
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LSU's Sa'Myah Smith All Smiles After Fainting At W.H. ... Takes Pic With Fan
5:25 PM PT -- Sa’Myah Smith appeared to be in great spirits with Angel Reese and the rest of her teammates after collapsing at the White House earlier on Friday … even stopping to pose for a snap with a fan as the Tigers made it to their team bus.
Smith was carrying a special gift she received from POTUS himself -- a signed basketball with a special message on it.
Scary moment during the LSU women's hoops team's visit to the White House on Friday -- freshman forward Sa'Myah Smith passed out during President Joe Biden's speech ... but thankfully, head coach Kim Mulkey says she's doing okay.
The incident happened just minutes ago ... when Biden was at the podium honoring the Tigers' historic NCAA title win over the Iowa Hawkeyes in April.
The White House's stream of the ceremony showed several players suddenly look toward the middle of the group as Biden spoke .. and seconds later, staffers rushed onto the stage.
The stream was quickly cut off, but the audio was still running ... and you can hear Biden say, "Folks, it's okay."
After a brief delay, the stream was live again ... and Coach Kim Mulkey provided an update on Sa'Myah's status.
"For those of you who are concerned, Sa'Myah is fine. I'll assure you of that," Mulkey said at the podium.
"She's kind of, right now, embarrassed. She doesn't want to leave. She wants to stand with us, but she needs to be checked out."
After everything calmed down, LSU star Angel Reese handed Biden and the First Lady custom Tigers jerseys ... and even gave Jill Biden a hug.
Angel Reese shares a hug with Jill Biden: pic.twitter.com/14G6vZ8m5C
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) May 26, 2023 @Phil_Lewis_
It was an interesting moment for Reese and Jill. Remember, Reese was initially hesitant about going to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave after FLOTUS showed interest in inviting Iowa as well.
Reese later changed her mind ... and said she was excited to go along with Coach Mulkey, Flau'Jae Johnson and her teammates.
In fact, Reese, Flau'jae and Mulkey pulled up with some iced-out watches ... and showed 'em off while inside the White House.
Congrats again to the Tigers ... and feel better, Sa'Myah.
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Celine Dion Puts The Brakes On World Tour ... Hobbled By Neurological Disorder
Celine Dion has just nixed her Courage World Tour -- and it's all because of her constant battle with a neurological disorder.
The iconic vocalist made the announcement on Instagram Friday, expressing "tremendous disappointment" she would be unable to continue her sold-out tour. But, she insisted she's "working really hard to build back her strength" while pointing out it's hard to tour even when you're feeling 100 percent.
Celine also apologized to her fans for disappointing them and acknowledged it was unfair to keep postponing shows. This time around Celine canceled performances in France, Belgium, Denmark, Poland and the UK.
She ended with this ... "I want you all to know, I'm not giving up … and I can't wait to see you again!"
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As you know, Celine previously postponed concerts after publicly disclosing in December she was suffering from stiff-person syndrome. SPS is a rare neurological disorder that causes stiffness in the torso, arms and legs, and creates emotional distress and muscle spasms.
After Celine broke the bad news, she received some good news from her fans on social media.
One fan wrote: "We love you Celine, take good care of yourself, your health is the most important and precious thing. We are praying for your healing."
Another person added, "We miss you! We keep our faith in your recovery."
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Foster Moreau Practices For 1st Time Since Cancer Diagnosis ... Catches Passes From Carr
Foster Moreau is back doing what he loves ... the Saints tight end took the field for New Orleans offseason workouts on Tuesday -- the first time he's been able to practice since his March cancer diagnosis.
The 26-year-old participated in Day 1 of the Saints' organized team activities ... and he looked like he hasn't lost a step whatsoever.
A good look at Foster Moreau out at OTAs today #Saints pic.twitter.com/qfStnq1Zln
— Jeff Nowak (@Jeff_Nowak) May 23, 2023 @Jeff_Nowak
The former Raider caught balls, ran crisp routes ... and got in some blocking work too.
Of course, he spent a lot of the afternoon snagging passes from new Saints quarterback Derek Carr ... and the former Las Vegas teammates sure appeared to have some great chemistry.
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— Fletcher Mackel (@FletcherWDSU) May 23, 2023 @FletcherWDSU
Derek Carr, Foster Moreau and Jamaal Williams in Black & Gold#Saints OTAs day 1 in the books
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Saints head coach Dennis Allen spoke with reporters following the workout about Foster -- who signed a three-year, $12 million deal with New Orleans earlier this month -- and he praised the tight end, saying the guy "looks good physically."
The whole scene is pretty incredible ... considering in early March, doctors discovered Moreau had Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a type of cancer that affects the body's immune system.
Moreau, though, has been fighting it valiantly ... and, clearly, he's on his way to making an impact for his new team right away.
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Stefan Wilson Suffers Broken Vertebrae ... In Indy 500 Practice Crash
9:23 AM PT -- 5/23 -- Stefan Wilson just shared an update from his hospital bed ... saying he's "doing well, all things considered."
He thanked his fans for their support ... and vowed to try to make a full recovery in time for next year's Indy 500.
6:40 AM PT -- 5/23 -- Awful news for Stefan Wilson ... the driver's team revealed he suffered a fracture of the 12th thoracic vertebrae in the crash and will now be forced to miss this weekend's big race.
The team added that Wilson stayed overnight at the hospital "for further tests and observation."
Scary moment at Indianapolis 500 practice on Monday ... Stefan Wilson was taken off the track on a stretcher after his car violently collided with a wall during a wild wreck.
The crash happened just moments ago at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway ... when Katherine Legge got into Wilson's ride in Turn 1.
Accidente durísimo entre Katherine Legge y Stefan Wilson, el primero del mes en el que Wilson se lleva la peor parte, Katherine sale por su propio pie pero al piloto lo evacúan en camilla, el angulo de impacto frontal es lo preocupante #IndyCar #Indy500 pic.twitter.com/5ugPaENaku
— Ulter Motorsports #Indy500 🥛🧱 (@ultermotorsport) May 22, 2023 @ultermotorsport
You can see in video of the accident, Legge struck Wilson with so much force ... both of their cars skidded into a nearby wall -- with Wilson's vehicle seemingly getting the worst of the impact.
Trainers immediately raced to tend to both drivers ... and, eventually, Wilson was strapped to a backboard and loaded into an ambulance.
Stefan Wilson gives the thumbs up. Good to see. pic.twitter.com/3NLrzwxmr5
— Mr Matthew CFB (@MrMatthewCFB) May 22, 2023 @MrMatthewCFB
Thankfully, Wilson was able to give a thumbs up just before he was transported to a nearby hospital ... and, according to IndyCar medical director Dr. Julia Vaizer, he's now "doing well" and is "in good spirits."
Legge, meanwhile, was evaluated by medics following the crash -- but has since been cleared to drive again.
Graham Rahal & much of the @RLLracing team at the RLL garages surveying the major damage to Katherine Leg he’s No. 44 chassis damaged in her practice crash with Stefan Wilson. pic.twitter.com/xPLCL0yYdq
— Nathan Brown (@By_NathanBrown) May 22, 2023 @By_NathanBrown
The scene couldn't have been scarier for the 33-year-old Wilson and his family ... as Wilson's older brother, Justin, tragically died in an on-track accident back in 2015.
It's unclear if Stefan or Legge will now be able to race in the 107th iteration of the Indy 500 on Sunday.
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WWE Legend Goldberg Suffers Bloody Head Wound ... In Tractor Accident
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No, Goldberg didn't get into a WWE hardcore match on Tuesday ... but he certainly looked like he did -- suffering a gnarly head wound while out on his farm in Texas.
A rep for the wrestling legend tells TMZ Sports ... Goldberg was getting work done on his property, when he accidentally knocked his noggin on his tractor -- opening up a big gash near his forehead.
In photos of the injury that the 56-year-old shared on his social media page ... you can see the cut was so bad, it poured blood everywhere.
Fortunately, Goldberg told us it was nothing serious ... explaining it was all "just a flesh wound."
In fact, in true Goldberg fashion, he said he's simply super gluing the thing shut!!!
"I will stop at nothing to get that @WWE #UniversalChampionship!" - @Goldberg #RAW #RoyalRumble pic.twitter.com/Bd1YDn8bBp
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 24, 2017 @WWEUniverse
Of course, bleeding profusely isn't anything new for the WWE Hall of Famer ... he's found himself leaking in the squared circle more often than not over the years.
Tough dude!!!
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Alligator Attack Gator Armed to the Teeth ... Brutal Attack Caught on Video
7:22 AM PT -- 5/23 -- Graphic new video from the vicious gator attack ... the victim screaming out in pain after his arm gets ripped off by the big reptile.
23-year-old Jordan Rivera flails his arms in the water, trying to strike the gator before collapsing in the water. His buddies drag him out and discover the horrifying results of the attack ... his arm is nearly gone.
He slips in and out of consciousness, screaming as folks around him attempt to stop the bleeding. EMTs arrive and rush him to an awaiting ambulance.
A man in Florida lost an arm after being attacked by an alligator outside a local watering hole.
The victim, a 23-year-old man, was attacked early Sunday morning at a pond behind Banditos Bar in Port Charlotte, FL ... according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
It sounds the like the incident could have been a lot worse ... because a bar patron told local news outlet The Daily Sun he heard a man screaming in the darkness and rushed outside to look for him near the pond area, helping him to safety.
GATOR CAUGHT 🐊 Trappers captured a 10’5 alligator near a pond behind Banditos Bar in Port Charlotte Sunday afternoon.
— Amy Galo (@amygalo_) May 21, 2023 @amygalo_

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said its the same gator that attacked a 23-year-old man around 1:45am Sunday. pic.twitter.com/kBZJN3i5W2
The Good Samaritan, local resident Manny Hidalgo, told the outlet ... "He was yelling and swimming toward the shoreline. I ran and dragged him up onto the sand. I was scared to get close to the water because it was dark out."
Florida officials say the victim suffered "significant injuries" in the attack ... and the Associated Press reports the man was airlifted to a hospital in Fort Myers, where his arm was amputated.
Wildlife officials say a nuisance alligator trapper was called and removed the 10.5-foot gator from the property .. the gator was then "humanely killed."
Gators are known to attack in the sunshine state, where they are a dime a dozen. As we reported, an alligator at a retirement community in Fort Pierce killed an 85-year-old woman in February as she was walking her dog by the water's edge.
A toddler was also killed under similar circumstances in 2016 at Disney World.
Originally Published -- 5/22 4:32 PM PT
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Amanda Bynes Sad, Isolated Life Without Friends After Mental Hospital Stay
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Amanda Bynes is facing a tough reality after spending weeks in a mental hospital, often feeling sad and isolated, as she works to balance her medical needs and where to go next in life ... TMZ has learned.
Sources close to Amanda tell us ... she's back living solo in her own place after her recent release from a mental hospital, but she doesn't have a lot of people in her life.
We're told Amanda hasn't been focusing on some of the passions she had before she was found roaming the streets naked in March -- like fashion design and being a nail tech.
Instead, she loses interest quickly ... though, we're told she could pick up those interests again down the road.
The good news -- our sources say Amanda is really good about attending her outpatient treatments, seeing therapists, and taking her medication.
TMZ broke the story ... she was released from a mental hospital last month, 3 weeks after she was first admitted for treatment.
While Amanda's alone these days, folks around her don't want to see her get back with her ex, Paul Michael.
Our sources say Paul wasn't there for Amanda when she was struggling, and they want to see her move on from him because they feel he's toxic to her recovery.
We're told Amanda mostly just communicates with her parents and siblings ... and actually sees her parents from time to time.
So, while she's isolated from friends, at least she's on good terms with her family.
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Yung Gravy Shows Fans Love, Falls Hard!!! Big Spill at Hangout Fest
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Yung Gravy's recovering from taking a huge tumble while doing something sweet for his fans -- and the accident likely had the crowd singing his song, "Oops!!!"
Gravy was in Gulf Shores, Alabama performing Sunday at the packed Hangout Music Festival, and this video shows just how brutal the fall was while he was doing a little crowd work.
As you can see, the "Betty" rapper was walking a path, with fans on either side and handing out roses on his way back to the stage. The dude never saw the slightly raised plywood in his way, and let's just say ... Gravy was tripping, hard.
Keep in mind, he's like 6'6", so it's a long way down!
Gravy powered through, and after 2 security guards helped him up, he finished the show ... and we've learned he was playing hurt.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Gravy suffered a broken left elbow and a broken right wrist. He initially thought a couple Advil would be enough, but when he went to the ER on Monday, doctors discovered the fractures.
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You'll recall ... earlier this year, Gravy told us he was excited about some projects he's cooking up in 2023, especially a supposed collab with rapper Quavo.
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Surely, he was stoked about this festival gig too ... before hitting that big bump in the road.
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Hulk Hogan I Feel Better Than Ever Thanks To CBD ... Launching Mushrooms, THC, Cannabidiol Brand
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Hulk Hogan has endured 28 surgeries over the last decade after years of wrestling injuries ravaged his body ... but the WWE Hall of Famer tells us thanks to his THC and CBD use, he feels better than he has in 45 years!
"I always joke about I didn't get the memo that this stuff was 'fake' and after the 10 back surgery and two knees and two hips, it's just a situation of you do get hurt out there all the time," Hogan told Babcock on the TMZ Sports TV show (airs weekdays on FS1).
Hogan continued, flat out saying ... "I feel better than I've ever felt at 69 years old, I feel like I'm 25 again."
If you know anything about Hulk's physical ailments (Hogan's publicly talked about enduring horrific pain on a daily basis), it's truly an incredible comeback.
"It definitely helped me because as I said the slow walk back from the prescription drugs ended with me downing the Tylenol and the Advil and Aleve's and finally even that wasn't working for me," Hogan said.
"As I moved away from that and got into the CBD world, it really changed the game from my sleep to the inflammation, the way my wrists and my joints hurt, across the board, it helped me with my health."
In fact, Hulk is such a proponent of THC and CBD, he's actually launching his own brand with the company behind Mike Tyson's "Tyson 2.0" and Ric Flair's "Ric Flair Drip," Carma HoldCo.
"When I saw what Ric and Mike were doing, I instantly wanted to get on the team because you use CBD for energy, for sleep, for fitness -- it just made sense. It's a logical extension of where I already was but this is the safe way to approach things instead of that wild card way of doctor's prescription stuff. It just didn't make sense anymore."
Hulk's new partner, Chad Bronstein, Carma's President, also joined us to preview the new health and wellness brand ... which he says will feature not just CBD and THC products but also "functional mushrooms."
The release date of Hulk's new company is not yet known ... but suddenly, Aaron Rodgers is very interested! 😅
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Jamie Foxx Still in Rehab Facility As Friends & Family Visit
Jamie Foxx is still on the mend ... getting round-the-clock treatment at a facility in Chicago while his family continues to stay by his side.
Foxx's daughter, Corinne, and his close friend, Dave Brown, were among Jamie's visitors over the weekend. Both looked serious, and seemingly showed up to the facility for their time with Jamie.
TMZ broke the story, Jamie was transferred to the rehab facility in Chicago earlier this month after he was first hospitalized in Atlanta.
It's not entirely clear what sort of treatment Jamie's getting in Chicago, but we know the facility offers services to people who are recovering from strokes, spinal injuries and even cancer treatment. There's no indication Foxx has cancer.
Remember, it was early April when Corinne announced Jamie had suffered a 'medical complication' while he was working in Atlanta.
We haven't seen any photos or video of Jamie since he was admitted, but things were serious enough for him to miss the tapings for a new season of "Beat Shazam" ... his friend, Nick Cannon, was tapped to take over those hosting responsibilities.
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Indiana Youth Basketball Referee, Parent Fight On Court ... Wild Brawl During Game
An argument between a parent and a referee at a youth basketball game over the weekend escalated into a wild brawl right on the court ... and the crazy scene was all captured on video.
The fight happened Saturday at the SportONE Parkview Fieldhouse in Fort Wayne, Ind. ... when, as you can see in the footage, a man left his seat in the stands to have a word with a ref in the middle of a game involving little kids.
Right here in Fort Wayne Indiana. Why is it ok to attack a official? When is it going to stop? This is why we don’t have officials! pic.twitter.com/NmF4cB7eiS
— Jeff Lytle (@jefflytle_37) May 21, 2023 @jefflytle_37
The two appeared to exchange words for several moments -- before, suddenly, the man threw punches at the game official.
The ref then went for the takedown, shooting, and getting a double leg ... before dumping the parent to the floor.
The fighting didn't stop once they hit the hardwood ... the men continued to go at it, struggling for position. Thankfully, spectators jumped in to break it all up.
Witnesses told WANE 15 the parent was then escorted out of the venue ... and did not return. It's unclear what sparked the initial altercation.
We've reached out to the venue for comment, but so far, no word back.
As for police, according to reps for the Fort Wayne Police Dept. and the Allen County Sheriff's Dept., officers were not called to the scene.
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NUTRIBULLET SUED Exploding Blender Severely Burned Me ... See My Gross Injuries!!!
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A woman claims she can't wear short sleeves anymore because her NutriBullet machine exploded and burned the skin off her arm ... and she says she has the graphic images of her injuries to prove it.
Gail Mitchell filed legal docs claiming she barely used NutriBullet's Original 24 oz. Single Speed Black Jar Blender for 60 seconds when the machine exploded ... sending the scalding hot contents onto her body, causing painful burning to her chest, arms, scalp, and face.
The photos of her alleged injuries look pretty gnarly ... Gail's arms are covered in burn wounds and her skin is now super scarred. She also claims the explosion left her kitchen a mess too.
According to the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Mitchell says the incident happened in November 2020 when she was whipping up a smoothie using turmeric, ginger, water, mango and split peas.
Mitchell says she was standing in front of her NutriBullet, looking for a cup to pour her smoothie into when the machine exploded less than 1 minute after she fired it up.
In the docs, Mitchell says the blender explosion made the contents of the smoothie scalding hot, leaving her with 1st, 2nd and 3rd-degree burns ... and she says she had to go to a burn center every week for a month for treatments.
She claims the device's design can cause contents in the blender to become heated to dangerous temperatures. She says the high-speed motor operating the blades creates heat that is transferred into the canister and its contents, sometimes heating the contents to dangerous temps. She also says the rapidly spinning blades create friction, creating heat that is also transferred to the contents of the canister, sometimes heating the contents to dangerous temps as well.
Mitchell says her burns, particularly the 3rd-degree burns on her arm, developed scars ... and she says she's already undergone three expensive laser surgeries costing $25K each and has a fourth coming up.
NutriBullet Sued After Woman Claims It Exploded, Burned and Sliced Her
As a result of the scarring, Mitchell says she will never be able to wear short sleeves again ... and she says the injuries also make it tough to sleep.
She says the incident left her depressed, anxious and traumatized ... and now she's suing Nutribullet for her medical bills, lost earnings, and more ... and she wants punitive damages because she says the company knew about the risks and still failed to adequately warn customers.
We've reached out to NutriBullet, so far no word back.