Police identify last known owner of loaded gun found in Target toy aisle

[lostinblue 1,989]

Police identify last known owner of loaded gun found in Target toy aisle

Posted: Jun 05, 2014 12:51 AM EST Updated: Jun 06, 2014 2:05 PM EST

By Lisa Gresci - email

and WMBF News Staff - email

If you have any information on the man pictured, please call police. | Source: Myrtle Beach Police Department

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A real gun was found in the toy aisle of Target on Seaboard Street. The police report states a loss prevention worker stumbled upon the gun Friday night.

The gun was in plain view on top of a superhero Playskool toy box when the worker found it; he thought it was a toy. He realized it was real after seeing it was loaded with live ammo.

The fact that it was found in an aisle geared toward children makes some shoppers feel this was no accident.

"I don't think someone would accidentally drop off a gun. I think he purposely left it there for a child to pick up and think, 'Oh it's a toy gun,' and accidentally point it at somebody and it goes off," says Kennedy McClain.

Fletcher Armstrong III, a Concealed Weapons Permit instructor with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, explains it is never too early to start talking gun safety with children.

He narrows it down into four easy-to-understand steps: "If a child comes across a gun they should follow four steps: Stop. Don't touch. Leave the area, and tell an adult."

The police report mentions there was a suspicious male walking up and down each toy aisle, including the aisle the gun was found.

On Thursday, the Myrtle Beach Police Department released a photo of the man they are attempting to identify in reference to the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective H. Jones at 843-918-1911.

On Friday, Myrtle Beach Police released the identity of the last known registered owner of the handgun: Chavonne Tere Moore

Chavonne Tere Moore, the last known owner of the gun. Source: MBPD.

. She is wanted for questioning in reference to the incident. Anyone with information on Moore is asked to contact Detective Jones, or text "TIPSC plus your message" to CRIMES (274637).

Senior Specialist of Target's Public Relations Department, Evan Lapiska, sent WMBF News the following statement:

"The safety and security of our team members and guests is a top priority for Target. We take these matters very seriously and we are partnering with local law enforcement on this incident. Because this matter is under active investigation, we are unable to share additional information."

Shoppers say they are thankful the gun was found before a child mistook it for a toy.

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[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

I know you're happy.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

I know you're happy.

Man, I was thinking the same thing.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

You will be labeled a racist now.. This is not an issue anymore. Nothing to see here. Move on

Edited June 6, 2014 by The Nature Boy

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Why does it always have to be about race with you?

[BatmanUSA 105]

some make it about race, some make it about ethnicity... its the same difference

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

You will be labeled a racist now.. This is not an issue anymore. Nothing to see here. Move on

Too late, he already goes by head racist.

[Boiler 43,791]

Look for her boyfriend?

[lostinblue 1,989]

Why does it always have to be about race with you?

It has been pointed out they are tea party members( need to revoke their membership) in another thread. I think we can get their NRA membership revoked also. It is the bad NRA members that terrorize the nation with guns (right)... It is always about the tea party and NRA with you right.....

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

It has been pointed out they are tea party members( need to revoke their membership) in another thread. I think we can get their NRA membership revoked also. It is the bad NRA members that terrorize the nation with guns (right)... It is always about the tea party and NRA with you right.....

I don't think I've made either of those claims in said other thread. You're quite confused - as usual.

Edited June 6, 2014 by Mr. Big Dog

[ready4ONE 5,400]

Look for her boyfriend?

Her boyfriend was presumably the suspicious character seen on surveillance video wandering the aisles prior to the gun being found.

[Boiler 43,791]

That is what I had assumed, certainly would be a reasonable line of enquiry.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Why does it always have to be about race with you?

Because it is with you. Your comment I bet your happy now ..

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Because it is with you. Your comment I bet your happy now ..

What does that have to do with race?