Mike Epps detained after bringing handgun to Indianapolis airport

Stand-up comedian Actor Mike Epps He was taken into custody Indianapolis International Airport Sunday, after he had brought a handgun In the area of security checks.

The airport officials started an investigation just after 9:00 AM when they suspect that the comedian had a firearm in his backpack. according Send us a request for a report.

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After conducting a firearms probe, airport police confiscated the.38 Special Airweight revolver found in Mr. Smith’s backpack and four loaded cartridges.

According to the report, none of the bullets were loaded below the firing pin.

Epps claimed that he forgot the gun was in the bag when he performed at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on the previous day. He posted about the incident online Instagram.

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Marion County Prosecutor’s Office is yet to charge the comedian.

He was not charged in any similar cases and he wasn’t even arrested.