Overview
- A physical fight between spectators broke out during Gateway Community College’s graduation at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater and caused officials to briefly pause diploma distribution.
- Bridgeport police and CT State College Police intervened to separate participants and arrest three people identified as Tyvona Bradley, Takira Simmons, and Erika Price.
- Bradley and Price face charges including assault of a public safety officer and second-degree breach of peace while Simmons was charged with second-degree breach of peace.
- At least one parent told local media they believed venue security failed to act quickly, while the amphitheater said the event was staffed by ushers, college police, contracted security, and Bridgeport police positioned outside the venue.
- The arrests and the dispute over how staff and officers responded have prompted calls for clarification from the college and venue as the community awaits any official follow-up or investigation.