LOOK: Community outraged after Mississippi high school band performance depicts officers being held at gunpoint
By Adam Spencer
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The community of Brookhaven just had to bury two police officers who were killed in the line of duty — 31-year-old Corporal Zach Moak and 35-year-old patrolman James White.
As the community still mourns the loss of the two officers, the high school football team hosted Forest Hill, and Forest Hill’s band performance at halftime sparked outrage.
As you can see in the photo below, a part of the performance featured students dressed as doctors and nurses holding students dressed as SWAT officers at gunpoint:
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Why this was considered an acceptable display, especially given the circumstances in Brookhaven, is unknown at this time. Did the band director know? Did the students act on their own? It’s safe to say that will come to light soon enough.
Mississippi governor Phil Bryant released a statement on Twitter condemning the performance:
This is unacceptable in a civilized society. Someone should be held accountable. https://t.co/hq3hJnj4xA
— Phil Bryant (@PhilBryantMS) October 6, 2018
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
