One man in custody after firing bullet at FOX13 station in Memphis

One man is in custody after allegedly firing one round at a local news station in Memphis, Tenn.

Around 11:30 am. on Tuesday, an individual fired one round from an AR-style rifle, which subsequently fell outside the front door of the FOX13 station lobby, the outlet confirmed. There were no reported injuries.

The alleged gunman subsequently fled to the nearby Ubee's restaurant and barricaded himself within. Law enforcement arrived on scene and took the individual into custody.

His parents have identified the alleged gunman as Jarred Nathan, 25. They called FOX13 to inform the station that he was experiencing a mental breakdown. Nathan has received mental health treatment since he was 16 years old.

"His mamma going to get him some help, today," his mother told FOX13.  "This is a reflection of why his daddy should have been there. You teach your boys how to be men. They need their fathers... It has not been an easy road for me, as a parent." 

"I want the viewers to know that he's not a bad person at all," she went on. "He one of the nicest and kindest you will meet. Everybody has another side to them. I think my son is crying out for attention because he needs some help. Anybody who would come to the news place and shoot at anybody, that is a cry for some help." 

Prior to the shooting, Nathan reportedly engaged with a FOX13 employee to whom he showed the gun. That employee ended the interaction and Nathan fired the weapon at the building entrance.

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