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Man arrested with automatic weapon tucked into his pants in downtown parking lot owned by ECU

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published November 4, 2024 at 7:27 AM EST

A man was arrested after police say he had an automatic weapon tucked into his pants in a downtown parking lot owned by East Carolina University.

Christian Lynch was charged by Greenville Police with possession of a machine gun, possession of a weapon of mass destruction, having a gun on educational property, carrying a concealed gun, and possession of marijuana up to 1/2 ounce.

Court documents say the machine gun the 18-year-old Nashville man was carrying was a modified Glock .357 handgun with an external switch.

Lynch remains in the Pitt County jail on a $25,000 bond.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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