High School Football Coach Fired Amid Road Rage Firearm Allegations in Mesa
A high school football coach in Mesa, Arizona, was fired after allegedly discharging a firearm during a road rage incident. The coach, Natrell Curtis, faces charges including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

St. Louis, MO, September 5, 2026 — In Mesa, Arizona, a high school football coach has been terminated from his position following allegations of discharging a firearm during an incident described as road rage. The former coach, Natrell Curtis, is reportedly facing significant legal repercussions, including charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
The details surrounding the specific high school where Curtis coached were not immediately available. Similarly, the exact date of the alleged road rage incident and the subsequent termination of his coaching duties have not been publicly disclosed.
According to reports, the incident involved an alleged discharge of a firearm. While the specific circumstances leading up to the alleged discharge were not detailed in the provided information, the event has led to serious legal charges against Curtis. Law enforcement has reportedly filed charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, indicating the severity of the allegations.
The termination of Curtis’s role as a high school football coach signifies the immediate impact of these allegations. However, information regarding the contractor’s name, the specific school district involved, or any further disciplinary actions beyond the firing was not provided.
Further details regarding the legal proceedings, including the status of the aggravated assault charges, the resolution of the firing by the school, or any court dates, were not specified. The case remains under investigation and legal review.
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