A Memphis father is facing serious charges after a dangerous incident at a local high school, where he allegedly pointed a gun at students. According to Action News 5, the incident occurred at Kingsbury High School involving a fight among students.
30-year-old Darius Bruce was identified as the suspect who was seen pulling a gun on several students, and is now charged with aggravated assault and carrying a weapon onto school property. When officers arrived last Wednesday, September 10, they were provided a video that showed Bruce with the weapon at the school. A school staff member explained to the authorities that Bruce had grabbed his son, who had been involved in the altercation, and brought him back to his car; however, Bruce then returned from his car and pulled out a handgun while yelling at the children, as reported by WREG.
This incident has shocked the community and raised concerns about safety in schools. The affidavit details how, after the fight involving multiple students, Bruce escalated the situation by wielding a black and silver handgun. He reportedly pointed the firearm toward the students, who promptly scattered and fled. After the students ran, Bruce placed the gun in his pocket, walked back to his vehicle, and left the scene, FOX13 Memphis notes.
Following the event, Bruce was taken into custody and booked at the Shelby County jail. Adding to the weight of evidence against him, records reveal four students, and a staff member identified Bruce out of a lineup. His court date has not yet been set, and no bond amount has been publicly disclosed.
