Guns taken by police at Bellevue Baptist Church

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man is undergoing a mental evaluation after being taken into custody at Bellevue Baptist Church Easter morning.

Police said security saw a male in the church who was armed.

A church security guard took the man into custody without incident.

Police say, Marcus Donald, 31, had loaded 40 caliber Beretta in a pants pocket.

Donald also had a 300 Blackout rifle in his backpack.

Police said Donald told them "people in society are a threat to him and that he must be vigilant."

He was arrested for emergency commitment for a mental evaluation.

It does not appear Donald made any threats toward the church or its congregation.

A Bellevue spokesman sent the following statement:

“A heavily armed man entered our building today about 11:00 a.m. He was stopped by our security people before he could enter the sanctuary, and was subsequently arrested by Memphis Police. We are thankful for the diligence of our security people and the Memphis Police Department.”

Today an armed man came to Bellevue's property. Memphis Police arrested the suspect. Nobody was injured. Praise the Lord for His protection! — Bellevue Bapt Church (@bellevuememphis) March 27, 2016

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