Police have arrested Michael Monheit for bringing a loaded firearm to the Wilton Manors Pride Parade, which included enhanced security measures such as metal detectors for the first time this year. Body camera footage recently released shows the tense moments as officers confronted the 31-year-old, who triggered the metal detectors on June 14 and attempted to flee the scene before being apprehended.
Authorities recovered a handgun along with three magazines from Monheit, who now faces charges of trespassing and unlawful carry of a concealed weapon. Significantly, this incident underscores the importance of increased safety protocols at large public events and raises questions about security in similar future gatherings.
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