Texas Southern band member punches heckler during football game

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The Texas Southern University band was thrust into the spotlight over the weekend as a video surfaced appearing to show one member getting into an altercation with a fan.

The person in the video appeared to be a part of the Texas Southern Ocean of Soul marching. The band was there to support the Tigers football team as they played Jackson State on the road.

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A detailed view of a penalty flag on the field. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

The video showed a person confronting the tuba player and the two having words. Then, the tuba player punched the heckler four times, knocking him back and down in his seat.

It is unclear what sparked the incident.

"Texas Southern University is aware of an incident involving a member of the Ocean of Soul marching band during a recent away game," Texas Southern told the Houston Chronicle. "The incident is under investigation. The University is implementing additional measures to ensure the safety of all band members during performances."

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Tigers quarterback Jacobian Morgan accounted for three touchdowns as Jackson State defeated Texas Southern, 21-19. Morgan had two rushing touchdowns and then had a 3-yard touchdown pass to Steven McGee.

Texas Southern quarterback Jace Wilson found C’ing Blanton for a 20-yard touchdown pass with three seconds left in the game. However, Texas Southern could not complete the 2-point conversion to tie the game.

A general view of a football on the field before the Penn State Spring Football Game at Beaver Stadium