An elderly man who opened fire at a high school band competition in Texas was apprehended by four tactically trained dads who deescalated the situation.

Four fathers are being praised as heroes after apprehending an active shooter at a band competition at Pasadena Memorial High School in East Texas.

The 'Pearland Band Dads' subdued a gunman at a high school band competition, with one person shot in the shoulder. The 83-year-old suspect faces charges of aggravated assault.