Police Arrest Teen Caught With a Loaded Rifle Downtown Friday Night

An 18-year-old from Troy, Sean Michael Combs, was arrested Friday night in downtown Birmingham after police found him walking around with a rifle slung across his back.

According to police reports, officers on foot patrol saw Combs with the rifle walking near South Old Woodward and Merrill  around 10:20 p.m.

Officers stopped the teen and asked for identification so they could verify if he was old enough to be in possession of the rifle. Birmingham Police Cmdr. Terry Kiernan said adults are allowed to carry firearms in Michigan, though Combs appeared "very young," Kiernan said.

However, police said Combs refused to identify himself, and he was taken into custody for disorderly conduct, brandishing a firearm and obstructing an officer.

Later, police determined the weapon was a M1-.30 caliber rifle that was loaded with one round in the chamber. No proof of ownership for the rifle was ever obtained, and Kiernan said the teen was uncooperative during police questioning. As of Monday, Kiernan said police are not sure why Combs was carrying the rifle in Birmingham.

Combs posted bond that night and was released. He is scheduled to be arraigned on May 2.

Anyone with information about any of this incident may call the at 248-530-1889.