Danny Trejo was caught on video getting into a fight during a Fourth of July parade in California, TMZ reported.

During the Fourth of July parade, Trejo was caught in the middle of an altercation that quickly escalated. The incident began when someone threw a water balloon at Trejo's vintage car and escalated into a violent altercation, according to the complaint. TMZSeveral people at the venue captured video footage showing Trejo being restrained by several men as tensions rose.

Danny Trejo gets into a fight at Independence Day parade outside Los Angeles | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/p2rKAJs8mV

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According to TMZ, the situation quickly escalated when Trejo and a companion got out of their car to confront those who they believed had thrown water balloons at the actor's vehicle. However, they mistakenly approached another group. The mistake led to a brief scuffle that was quickly quelled when a passerby warned the people involved that they had children. (Related article: “Machete” star donates to feed 800 families)

Police were called to the scene, but the crowd had dispersed by the time officers arrived and no arrests were made. Trejo told TMZ that the water balloon attack was “childish” and called the perpetrators, adults in their 30s, “cowards.” He expressed disappointment in the incident, especially as it marred the celebration. Trejo stressed that he participated in the parade out of love for the community, the outlet reported.

According to TMZ, the altercation sparked a variety of reactions from fans and bystanders, with some defending Trejo's response as justified and others viewing the water balloon hurling as harmless fun. The incident comes during an already difficult week for Trejo, who announced the death of his beloved Chihuahua, Dixie, on Instagram. post Monday.