Dwight Howard will not face charges after being detained for bringing a gun in his carry-on bag inside George Bush International Airport in Houston, Texas.

According to ESPN, Howard told officials that the gun belonged to him, and after being detained, one of the Houston Rocket star's associates was able to obtain the gun. Howard was then able to take a later flight after the Houston District Attorney's office decided not to press charges. 

Houston Police Department spokesperson Kese Smith told ESPN that finding guns at the airport "isn't unusual," and it should be added that in 2016 all Texans with a conceal-carry license will be able to openly carry guns.  

Source: ESPN