Mike Epps responds after Indianapolis Airport security finds loaded gun in his backpack: ‘I had a long night’

Comic Mike Epps has apologized to his followers days after federal brokers confiscated a loaded gun from his possession as he tried to board a flight on the Indianapolis Worldwide Airport.

In a video posted to Instagram, Epps mentioned he at all times carries a weapon with him however needed to apologize for the “negativity” that surrounded the incident.

“I wish to give a shout-out to all my followers on the market. I wish to apologize in case you’re seeing any negativity a couple of gun cost at an airport,” the 52-year-old actor and comic mentioned.

In his remarks, Epps mentioned he “forgot” he had the weapon on him following a “lengthy evening” in Indianapolis, the place he hosted a present the evening earlier than on the Gainbridge Fieldhouse with D.L. Hughley and Cedric the Entertainer.

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“I had an extended evening. I had a present in my hometown and I actually forgot that I had my pistol in my bag,” he mentioned.

Transportation Safety Administration officers found the Smith & Wesson .38-caliber pistol Sunday morning inside Epps’ backpack, and it was confiscated on the scene. 

Epps was not arrested however may face fees.

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The Marion County prosecutor’s workplace is wanting into the case, although spokesman Michael Leffler mentioned fees are unlikely.

“These issues not often end in felony fees,” Leffler mentioned.

Mike Epps appeared as a particular visitor with Katy Perry and Lionel Richie and musical visitor Beck throughout a February 16, 2023, episode on Jimmy Kimmel Dwell! (Randy Holmes/ABC by way of Getty Photos)

He added, “I believe it is very important notice that the burden of proof required by statute and case regulation requires you to show whether or not a person knowingly or deliberately introduced the firearm. Typically talking, the most typical circumstance is that firearms positioned by TSA or airport police are unintentionally left in baggage.”

Within the Wednesday video, Epps additionally defended his resolution to hold a gun within the first place, saying it was for his personal protection. He additionally inspired his personal supporters to “keep strapped.”

“If you wish to 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 simply wish to be sure I make it clear I ain’t out right here doing nothing incorrect. However I maintain a gun on me ‘trigger I gotta shield myself. Generally I ain’t with my safety,” he defined.

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A photograph taken at Indianapolis Worldwide Airport in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S., on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022.  (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg by way of Getty Photos)

Mike Epps is seen at “Jimmy Kimmel Dwell” on February 16, 2023, in Los Angeles, California.  (RB/Bauer-Griffin/GC Photos)

The actor (“Upshaws,” “Hangover”) concluded, “Simply wish to let y’all know that I am nonetheless on some optimistic vibes. And sorry that it occurred. All I can let you know is the world is loopy; keep strapped.”

Epps captioned the video: “Thanks for understanding.”

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Airport officers didn’t say the place Epps was flying to or if he was touring alone.

Epps is ready to make his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut within the movie “Madame Net” starring Dakota Johnson, and he’ll make an look within the Apple TV+ collection “Girl within the Lake” starring Natalie Portman.

The Related Press contributed to this report