Marching Band Sparks Outrage After Using Toy Guns In Half Time Show

A high school marching band in Mississippi has sparked outrage after their halftime show featured students dressed as nurses and doctors pointing toy guns at students dressed like SWAT team members. The halftime show was reportedly based off of John Qa movie in which Denzel Washington plays a desperate father who takes patients at a hospital hostage while trying to get treatment for his son. 

The scene shocked fans in attendance and the band director was placed on administrative leave.  Jackson Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Errick L. Greene issued a statement apologizing for the performance saying that it "does not depict the values and people in our community."

"We have taken some initial actions in response to this matter, and you have my commitment that we will investigate it fully and take additional appropriate action with respect to procedures and personnel."

The performance was held at Brookhaven High School and came just days after two police officers were shot in and killed in the town while responding to a call. 

News of the halftime show even reached Mississippi governor Phil Bryant who said that the display "is unacceptable in a civilized society."


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