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Three people were arrested, including two from New York, during a wild brawl that broke out at a community college graduation in Connecticut \u2014 after lax arena security failed to stomp it out.<\/p>\n

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The commencement ended in 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.<\/p>\n

Police were called in to reports of a massive fight at the arena around 6:15 p.m., and were forced to wade into the melee to separate the participants, News 8 reported.<\/p>\n

One parent was furious that security at the arena didn\u2019t respond fast enough and allowed it to spiral out of control.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was really appalled and exasperated at the lack of response when a violent situation broke out,\u201d the parent told the outlet. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt just seems unbelievable that an arena that size would not have a protocol and security with all eyes on the situation.\u201d<\/p>\n

The three individuals arrested were 28-year-old Tyvona Bradley, of New Haven, and 34-year-old Takira Simmons and 35-year-old Erika Price, both of New York.<\/p>\n

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School officials briefly paused handing out the diplomas while police broke up the fight, the college said in a statement.<\/p>\n

\u201cA physical altercation involving spectators occurred in the stands during Connecticut State Community College Gateway\u2019s commencement ceremony,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n

\u201cCT State prioritizes the safety of its students and their guests and is committed to providing a secure environment at all college events.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater spokesperson Andy Nunn claimed the arena had ample security and was well-protected, according to News 8.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe event was staffed by venue ushers and security, CT State College Police, and contracted security, as well as the Bridgeport Police, who were positioned outside the amphitheater,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n

Bradley and Price were both charged with assault of a public safety officer and second-degree breach of peace. Simmons was charged with second-degree breach of peace.<\/p>\n

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