A chaotic scene unfolded at the grand opening of a Bass Pro Shop in Odessa, Texas, when a heated argument over a restroom line erupted into a large brawl inside the store on Saturday afternoon, as reported by The New York Post.
According to a report from Fox 4 News, the fight began around 3 p.m. when two men waiting to use the restroom exchanged words that quickly turned physical. Within moments, multiple customers joined the melee, sending the grand opening event into disarray.
Video footage posted to X captured the chaos as pairs of men swung punches and wrestled on the floor while startled bystanders looked on.
As the situation intensified, a man wearing a Texas Longhorns jersey jumped into the fray, shoving one of the participants to the ground. The fight continued briefly before Bass Pro Shop employees and customers intervened to separate those involved.
In the footage, a visibly frustrated woman could be heard shouting, “Grown-ass men acting like idiots!” She added, “And you wonder why our schools are falling apart! It’s their fault! Look at the example that you’re setting!”
Police reports obtained by TMZ indicated that the confrontation began when a man waiting in line with his wife and child became angry at another man who was taking too long in the restroom.
When the man finally exited, the two exchanged words and briefly moved outside before returning indoors, where the confrontation escalated into physical violence.
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The Odessa Police Department stated that none of the men involved wished to file criminal charges. However, those identified as the primary aggressors were issued criminal trespass warnings and permanently banned from the store.
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Authorities confirmed that several individuals sustained minor injuries but declined medical transport.
Bass Pro Shop employees managed to restore order after several minutes of commotion, allowing the grand opening to continue. The incident did not result in any significant property damage, and the store remained open following the altercation.
Bass Pro Shops, founded in 1972 by Johnny Morris in Springfield, Missouri, has expanded from a small operation selling fishing gear inside a liquor store to one of the largest outdoor retailers in North America.
The company now operates more than 200 locations, including 18 in Texas, offering fishing, hunting, camping, and boating equipment.
While no arrests were made, local authorities said the altercation served as a reminder of how quickly minor disputes can escalate in crowded public settings. The Odessa Police Department confirmed the investigation is closed since no parties pursued further legal action.
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