Former NFL player Duane Brown arrested for attempting to bring a gun onto a plane
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- Former NFL player arrested at LAX.
- Duane Brown tried to board a plane with a gun in his luggage.
- He has been booked into the LAPD Pacific Jail.
DUANE BROWN WAS ARRESTED AT LAX. On Sunday, it was announced that the former NFL player, Duane Brown, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). While going through security it was discovered that he was carrying a firearm. Brown is in police custody.
The images of Brown’s arrest were released on social media and so far, the situation is still under investigation. This is not the first time that a former NFL player has been in trouble with the law but it is surprising that, after the shootings that have occurred across the country, a famous athlete would choose to bring a gun to a place where the safety of travelers is paramount.
SURPRISE ARREST OF DUANE BROWN
On Sunday, authorities confirmed the arrest of former NFL player Duane Brown at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) during a security check because he was found to be carrying a firearm. Brown, now an NFL free agent, was waiting to board his plane when authorities found a gun inside his luggage, MARCA said.
The NFL star, who was recently playing for the Seattle Seahawks, was apprehended by authorities they are still investigating why a gun was inside his luggage. At this time, Brown’s team has not released a statement about the arrest.
Was the gun loaded?
Images of the arrest are circulating on social media. They show authorities handcuffing the former Seattle Seahawks player. Brown was upset at the time of his arrest, but did not hesitate to cooperate with the authorities who transported him to the LAPD Pacific Jail, according to MARCA.
Routine Search?
Duane Brown’s arrest took place when airport authorities were conducting a routine search and they found the gun inside his luggage. Then the authorities decided to detain the NFL free agent to investigate further.
This happened in Terminal 6, around two in the afternoon. According to TMZ, the authorities discovered the gun — they have not disclosed what caliber it was — inside one of the suitcases that the NFL agent was carrying. An external source told the media outlet that the weapon was not loaded. Filed Under: Duane Brown Airport Arrested
What charges does Brown face?
After being handcuffed and taken to the LAPD Pacific Jail, it was revealed that Brown is being charged with possession of a concealed firearm, TMZ reported. He has already been booked by the authorities and they are waiting for bail to be set. The authorities have not released further details about this incident.
The video of the arrest has gone viral, as it shows the moment in which the police handcuffed Brown and took him outside the LAX airport to put him into their patrol car. At all times, the cameras focused on Duane, who was quite upset and did not say a word during the arrest. The 2012 Pro-Bowl tackle must await a hearing with authorities. Filed Under: Duane Brown Airport Arrested