Hollywood actor and comedian Mike Epps in an Instagram post apologized to fans after security screeners found a g%n in his bag at Indianapolis International Airport.
In a video posted on his Instagram account, Epps told fans he “had a long night” in his hometown and forgot about the firearm. He said he carries a g%n for protection.
“Shoutout to all my fans out there and wanna apologize if you’re seeing any negativity about a gun charge at an airport. I had a long night, I had a show in my hometown and I literally forgot that I had my pist%l in my bag,” Epps added in the video.
Epps, a native of Indianapolis was in town for a comedy show at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. No arrest was made and no charges have been filed against the actor. The g%n was the only thing taken from him.
Epps has starred in movies such as The Hangover and The Hangover Part III as “Black Doug”. He appears in the upcoming Marvel movie “Madame Web”.