Loaded gun found in Harris County Jail inmates wheelchair Tyrone Kennedy (Harris County Sheriff's Office)
HOUSTON – An inmate at the Harris County Jail is facing more charges after the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said a loaded handgun was found hidden inside the inmate’s wheelchair on Tuesday morning.
The sheriff’s office said detention officers at the Baker Street jail facility acted on an anonymous tip and found the loaded gun inside the cushion of a wheelchair being used by Tyrone Kennedy, 53.
Kennedy has been in jail since Oct. 23, when he was arrested on a felony parole revocation warrant.
Authorities say Kennedy was inside a general population cell at the Baker Street jail facility when the weapon was found and confiscated.
Investigators are working with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office to file a new felony charge against Kennedy.
The sheriff’s office says an internal investigation, including a review of relevant policies and procedures, will be conducted.
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