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Actor Mike Epps apologizes after a gun was found in his carry-on luggage

Actor Mike Epps apologizes after a gun was found in his carry-on luggage

Actor and comedian Mike Epps has apologized to fans after security screeners found a gun in a carry-on bag at Indianapolis International Airport. Agents from the Transportation Security Administration called airport police Sunday morning after finding a Smith & Wesson .38 caliber handgun loaded with four rounds in Epps' backpack.

Epps, an Indianapolis native who was in town for a comedy show at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, was not arrested, but police recovered the firearm. In a video posted to his Instagram account, Epps told fans he spent a long night in his hometown and forgot his firearm. He said he carried a gun for protection.

"Shout out to all my fans out there and I want to apologize if you're seeing any negativity about a gun attack at an airport. I had a long night, I had a show in my hometown and I literally forgot I had the gun in my purse. Now if you want to know why I carry a gun, I carry cash all the time, I have jewelry, and these people are out here robbing people. So I want to make sure I make it clear that I'm not here doing anything wrong , but I keep a gun on me because I have to protect myself. Sometimes I'm not sure of myself. So I want to let you all know that I'm still in some positive vibes. And I'm sorry it happened. All I can do 'I'm telling you, the world is crazy. Stay tuned.'

No charges have been filed against Epps. Epps has starred in films including The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2, Next Friday and Friday After Next. He appears in the upcoming Marvel film Madame Web with Dakota Johnson, and the Apple TV+ series Lady in the Lake with Natalie Portman.

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