Memphis Man Brings Gun To Party After Kids Miss Ice Cream, Cake
(Memphis 6/6/2011) Instead of a present, a Memphis, TN man brought a gun to a child's birthday party.
Joseph Hayes, 48, is charged with aggravated assault.Police say Hayes brought a gun to the party because his children didn't get any ice cream or cake
A police affidavit says Hayes became upset and began yelling at the victim.
Police say he went to his apartment and returned a short time later with a small black handgun tucked into the back of his pants.
Hayes approached the host, lifted up his shirt and said, "I ain't scared to go to jail, just take care of my kids."
Hayes' bond is set at $30,000.