Actor Mike Epps apologizes after TSA seizes gun at airport

Actor Mike Epps apologizes after TSA seizes gun at airport

Actor and comic Mike Epps has apologized to followers after safety at Indianapolis International Airport.

Agents from the Transportation Security Administration referred to as airport police Sunday morning after discovering a Smith & Wesson .38-caliber pistol loaded with 4 rounds in Epps’ backpack.

Epps, an Indianapolis native who was on the town for a comedy present at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, was not arrested, however police took the firearm.

In a a video posted on , Epps informed followers he “had a long night” in his hometown and forgot in regards to the firearm. He stated he carries a gun for defense.

“Shoutout to all my fans out there and wanna apologize if you’re seeing any negativity about a gun charge at an airport. I had a long night, I had a show in my hometown and I literally forgot that I had my pistol in my bag,” Epps stated within the video.

“Now for those who wanna know why I carry a gun, I carry cash on a regular basis, I be having jewellery on, and these dudes is out right here robbing individuals.

“So I wanna make sure I make it clear that I ain’t out here doing nothing wrong but I keep a gun on me because I gotta protect myself. Sometimes I’m not with my security. So just wanna let y’all know that I’m still on some positive vibes. And sorry that it happened. All I can tell you is that the world is crazy. Stay strapped.”

No prices have been filed towards Epps.

Epps has starred in motion pictures together with “The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2,” “Next Friday” and “Friday After Next.” He seems within the upcoming Marvel film “Madame Web” starring Dakota Johnson, and the Apple TV+ collection “Lady in the Lake” starring Natalie Portman.

Source: www.anews.com.tr