MONROE, N.C. — A juvenile has been detained after posting a live video showing off a gun, according to the Monroe Police Department.
Police said in the video, two juveniles in the Willow Glen Apartment Complex showed a gun and threatened a rival group.
Detectives with the Monroe Police Violent Crimes Task Force interrupted the video, detained the juvenile that had the gun, and then took the gun.
Police have not released his name and age as he is a juvenile, but police did confirm he will face criminal charges including possession of a handgun by a minor, carrying a concealed weapon, and possession with the intent to sell or deliver marijuana.
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