A high school football rivalry in Michigan took an incredibly bizarre turn after a parent allegedly left an unpleasant surprise in the opposing school's hallway.
Michigan police are investigating a high school football parent after he was allegedly caught on surveillance cameras defecating in the hallway of a rival school following a game.
According to PEOPLE, the incident occurred on November 6 at Grosse Pointe South High School in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. The school had just hosted a district championship football game against Bedford High School, which ended in a 42-0 victory for the home team.
Following the game, the father of a Bedford student allegedly entered Grosse Pointe South's building without authorization and defecated in the middle of a hallway.
Surveillance Footage Captures Bizarre Incident
According to Grosse Pointe Farms police, the man entered the school through a doorway that had been left open for a scheduled band concert. Security footage reportedly showed him walking through several hallways and passing multiple bathrooms before eventually stopping in a doorway to relieve himself.
Police used the surveillance footage to identify the individual. When questioned, the father reportedly told investigators that he had experienced a medical emergency.
However, Detective Anto Trupiano said investigators questioned that explanation, particularly because the man had walked past several bathrooms before the incident. "This is definitely a first," Trupiano told local news outlets.
Police are continuing to investigate and intend to pursue charges against the man. According to Trupiano, a disorderly conduct-related charge is among the possibilities, although the specific charge has yet to be determined.
School District Condemns Parent's Behavior
Grosse Pointe Public School System officials also addressed the incident in a statement, stating, "This behavior is wholly unacceptable and is inconsistent with the standards of conduct and respect that the District expects of anyone entering its school facilities."
The district added that sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect should be demonstrated by adults attending school sporting events, not just the student athletes competing on the field.
Meanwhile, Bedford Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Carl Shultz confirmed that the district is cooperating with Grosse Pointe South and local law enforcement. He added that the school holds its students, staff, and community to high standards of safety, respect, and sportsmanship.
The investigation remains ongoing.