A man has been taken into custody for allegedly bringing a gun into the Shelby County Criminal Justice Center, also known as 201 Poplar, on June 25. Video footage reveals the suspect, who uses a wheelchair, being scanned by a security officer with a metal detector wand before being permitted through the checkpoint.
This incident raises concerns about security protocols at one of the region’s busiest judicial locations. The ongoing investigation seeks to determine how the firearm was smuggled in undetected, prompting discussions about enhancing safety measures in similar facilities across the county.
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