A total of 38 people were detained Thursday evening after reports of several teens being armed at a public park. Nine suspects ages 18-25 were later arrested.
Memphis police said they responded to the scene at O.L. Cash Park around 3:15 p.m.
At least seven firearms were recovered from the scene, according to police. FOX13 spoke with a mother on the scene who said the teens were at the park to record a music video.
Seven of the suspects will be charged with possession of a handgun, and one suspect will be charged with felony drug possession, police said.
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