Man accused of threatening former co-workers at Kirkland’s Warehouse

JACKSON, Tenn. — A recently fired employee at Kirkland’s Warehouse is accused of threatening employees with a handgun, which turned out to be a BB pistol.

Tyler Gaudette

Tyler Paul Gaudette is accused of showing up at his former workplace on Carl Kirkland Drive, along with a male juvenile, and showing a handgun and threatening employees, according to court documents.

Gaudette and the juvenile reportedly told employees they had shot up a building across the street before coming onto Kirkland’s property.

Police say they found two replica BB pistols in Gaudette’s car.

Gaudette is charged with aggravated assault and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

He is being held in lieu of a $40,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in court July 21.