Colorado police investigating Ja Morant after IG Live video with a handgun

The Colorado police said Monday they are investigating the actions of Ja Morant over the weekend after the Memphis Grizzlies star posted an Instagram Live video showing what appeared to be a handgun while in a nightclub.

The Glendale Police Department confirmed the incident took place at a Glendale bar, a small enclave surrounded by Denver known for its strip clubs and shopping centers. The department said it is investigating whether Morant may have broken gun laws.

A source told ESPN it happened at Shotgun Willie’s, which describes itself as a “gentlemen’s club.” On Monday, ESPN contacted Shotgun Willie’s and a person who answered the phone repeatedly hung up on a reporter.

Colorado is an open carry state, although there are exceptions to the law, including carrying firearms on federal property. In Colorado, it is illegal to possess a firearm while under the influence of alcohol.

NBA rules prohibit a player from possessing a firearm while on team property or traveling on team business. In the live-streamed video by Morant, it is not clear whether he is drunk, but others are shown drinking.

Captain Jamie Dillon told The Associated Press that police had not received any calls or complaints about Morant’s actions but began looking into the matter Saturday after learning of the circulating video.

Morant is away from the team as the NBA conducts its investigation. The Grizzlies have not given a definitive timeline for his return, coach Taylor Jenkins said Sunday before Memphis’ loss to the LA Clippers. Memphis plays the Lakers in Los Angeles on Tuesday night.