Ja Morant Under Police Investigation Over Gun Video

Cops are now examining Ja Morant after the NBA super star was seen on video over the weekend displaying a gun … TMZ Sports has actually discovered.

A representative for the Glendale Police Department in Colorado informs us they released the probe into the matter soon after Morant went on Instagram Live from what seemed a strip club with a gun in his hand.

According to the representative, polices “have confirmed the incident took place at a bar in Glendale” — including, “We are investigating the matter.”

No even more information surrounding the probe were offered.

As we reported, Morant filmed himself at the Colorado facility late Friday night/early Saturday early morning — hours after the Grizzlies had actually lost to the Nuggets in Denver.

In the video footage, the 23-year-old can be seen and heard rapping along to an NBA YoungBoy tune … all while flashing a gun.

Shortly after the video was published, the Grizzlies revealed Morant would be stepping away from the group for a minimum of the next 2 video games.

Morant, on the other hand, took duty for his actions and said sorry to his group and his fans. In his declaration, Ja likewise pledged to “take some time away to get help and work on learning better methods of dealing with stress and my overall well-being.”