In the celebration on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill Saturday night, the police department arrested and charged one person for firearm violations.

19-year-old Jahari Rayeson Taylor of Chapel Hill faces charges of carrying a concealed gun without a permit and carrying a concealed gun after consuming alcohol. A release from the Chapel Hill Police Department said Taylor was in possession of a gun near the intersection of Franklin Street and Columbia Street during the celebration of UNC men’s basketball’s win against Duke in the Final Four.

Police and town officials shared a list of prohibited items ahead of Saturday night in case students and fans rushed Franklin Street. Weapons of any kind, as well as alcohol and flammable substances, were among such items.

Chapel Hill Town Manager Maurice Jones said Sunday morning that an estimated 35,000 to 40,000 people joined in the celebration downtown. The town reported ten people having received treatment for injuries on site, while four were transported to the hospital, but none were described as “serious.” As of Sunday, Taylor’s arrest was the only one reported from the scrum.

Taylor was released on a written promise to appear in court, according to Chapel Hill Police.

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