The swift actions of four tactically trained "band dads" helped prevent a bigger tragedy after they took down an active shooter who opened fire at a band competition at a high school in Texas.

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.

Abram Trevino, Adam Curow, Efrain ‘Polo’ Castillo and Joe Sanchez used their military and police backgrounds to subdue the 83 ...

A crazed 83-year-old gunman allegedly opened fire at a Texas high school, shooting a stranger — before being tackled by a hero group of “band dads” with police and military backgrounds ...

A group of four tactically-trained band dads jumped into action Saturday and apprehended an active shooter at a band competition at a Texas high school. (Credit: FOX 26 Houston) ...

The 83-year-old gunman shot and injured a man during a band competition, according to the Pasadena Police Department. The four dads, who are part of a group known as the Pearland Band Dads ...