Ebony Sharai Johnson

On 05/21/2026 at approximately 0856 hours, Deputies working Court Security at the Hennepin County Government Center (HCGC) were alerted to a handgun that was identified at the weapons screening checkpoint entering the A-side of the HCGC. Deputies approached the x-ray machine that identified the handgun and observed the handgun in a white Gucci purse. The handgun was loaded with sixteen (16) 9mm rounds. The individual attempting to bring the handgun through security was identified as Ebony Sharai Johnson, [DOB REDACTED], Defendant herein.

Deputies then placed Defendant under arrest for possession of a handgun in a courthouse. In a post- Miranda interview, Defendant acknowledged that the handgun belonged to her, that she carries it daily, and that she had forgotten to leave the handgun in her vehicle prior to entering the courthouse. Defendant also stated that she has a permit to carry. Deputies then requested a records check of Defendant from Criminal Intelligence and did not locate any records indicating Defendant has a permit to carry a handgun.

Defendant is not in custody.