Young Thug was arrested early this morning (July 15) as a result of the threats he made towards a mall security guard last week on July 7.

The 22-year-old "Slime Season" rapper allegedly threatened to shoot the Perimeter Mall guard in the face after he was asked to leave and escorted out, according to the Dunwoody Police Department.

AJC states Thugger was arrested without incident around 6.am.in Sandy Springs, GA after an arrest warrant was filed by Dunwoody police and the U.S. Marshals. U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force spokesman Jim Joyner said he'll be taken to the Dekalb County jail for his bond hearing.

Source: AJC