MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A video that appears to show a man armed with a gun inside the Shelby County Criminal Justice Center is now circulating all over social media.
The sheriff’s office says if there was, in fact, a man inside the facility with a real gun, his reckless actions are a violation of the law, endangering those in the building and community.
“Let us be absolutely clear, sneaking a firearm into a secure facility and broadcasting it on social media is a very serious threat to public safety. It is illegal and will not be tolerated,” said Sheriff Floyd Bonner.
Deputies say they are exploring several leads at this time and will employ every legal resource and enforcement measure…