Packers Player Faces Gun Trouble at Airport

Incident Details

• Player Involved: Rasheed Walker, Green Bay Packers
• Location: LaGuardia Airport
• Reason for Arrest: Attempting to check a bag containing a gun

Details of the Incident

• The bag contained a locked box with:
• A 9mm Glock pistol
• 36 rounds of ammo
• Walker informed an airline worker about the gun, leading to a police search

Legal Consequences

• Charges: Two counts of criminal possession of a weapon
• Court Appearance: Same day, then released
• Next Court Date: March 19

Defense Argument

• The gun was legally owned in Wisconsin
• Walker did not realize New York laws prohibited bringing the gun
• Lawyer expects the case to be resolved in Walker's favor

Background

• Drafted by the Packers: 2022
• Age: 25

Key Takeaway

• Even athletes can face legal issues
• Important to know the laws when traveling with firearms