Rockets' Dwight Howard detained after gun found in carry-on bag

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Dwight Howard was questioned and the gun was eventually seized by airport authorities before they allowed him to board a later flight (AFP Photo/Ronald Martinez)Houston (AFP) - Houston Rockets centre Dwight Howard was detained by authorities at a Texas airport after trying to board a flight with a handgun in his carry-on luggage, police said.

Houston police spokesperson Kese Smith said the gun was discovered on Friday by Transportation Security Administration officials in Terminal E at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Howard was questioned and the gun was eventually seized by airport authorities before they allowed him to board a later flight.

Police said Howard would not…