Man Arrested Outside Megan Moroney Show for Weapons

Police take man into custody after reports of gun, extra ammo, and knife at country music concert

Mar. 5, 2026 at 4:25pm

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Police arrested a man named David Allen outside a Megan Moroney concert in Athens, Georgia on February 23rd after reports that he was carrying a gun, an extra magazine of ammunition, and a knife. Allen told police he was doing research for a movie, but his story did not check out and he was charged with trespassing.

Why it matters

Incidents of weapons at live music events have become a major concern for public safety, especially in the aftermath of high-profile mass shootings at concerts. This arrest highlights the ongoing challenges venues and law enforcement face in keeping concertgoers secure.

The details

According to reports, police were alerted to a man, later identified as David Allen, who was acting suspiciously outside the Megan Moroney show. Upon searching him, they found he was carrying a gun, an extra magazine of ammunition, and a knife. Allen claimed he was doing research for a movie, but police did not find his story credible and arrested him on a charge of trespassing.

  • The incident occurred on February 23, 2026 outside a Megan Moroney concert in Athens, Georgia.

The players

David Allen

A man who was arrested outside a Megan Moroney concert in Athens, Georgia for carrying a gun, extra ammunition, and a knife.

Megan Moroney

A country music singer whose concert in Athens, Georgia on February 23, 2026 was the site of the weapons-related arrest.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on Allen's bail status at a hearing next week.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for continued vigilance and security measures at live music events to protect public safety, as weapons-related incidents remain an ongoing concern.