Man with gun turned children's reading book event to chaos in Sparks Library

SPARKS, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — A man with a gun turned a children's reading book event into chaos at the Sparks Library Sunday afternoon.

During a Drag Queen Storytime event, a group of Proud Boys protested against LGBTQ+ rights outside of the library.

Our News 4 and Fox 11 crew covering the reading event said when the protest came to an end, a man wearing Proud Boys clothing approached the library while carrying a gun, causing everyone, including children, to run into the library for safety.

The Sparks Police Department monitored the protest from a distance, but left soon after. There were no police presence when the man approached the building.

This is a developing story, check back with us for updates.