Dean of faculty screams for ‘security’ as families throw chairs
A graduation ceremony at Gateway Community College in Connecticut descended into chaos when a brawl broke out between two families. The incident led to three arrests, including two individuals from New York, as security measures were deemed insufficient. The melee disrupted the commencement event at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater.
- ▪A brawl erupted during a graduation ceremony at Gateway Community College.
- ▪Three people were arrested, including two from New York.
- ▪The incident was attributed to lax security at the venue.
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Dean of faculty screams for ‘security’ as families throw chairs May 25, 2026 | 12:32pm Three people were arrested, including two from New York, during a wild brawl that broke out at a community college graduation in Connecticut — after lax arena security failed to stomp it out. The commencement plunged into chaos when two families allegedly started throwing punches that ignited a melee during the Gateway Community College graduation ceremony at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater on Thursday. More Share this on: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X
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