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'THE KIDS NEED PROTECTION!'

Teen Mom Jenelle Evans’ ‘crying’ children ‘WITNESSED her husband David attack her terrified friend with a gun’

FORMER Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans’ children were “crying” when they witnessed her husband, David Eason, attack her terrified friend with a gun before his arrest, a source exclusively claimed to The Sun.

, 31, was and communicating threats against her friend James Spivey.

 Jenelle Evans' husband David Eason got into a physical altercation with her friend in front of their children
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Jenelle Evans' husband David Eason got into a physical altercation with her friend in front of their childrenCredit: Getty Images - Getty

The claimed David “did assault” James "with a deadly weapon, a Springfield handgun, by hitting James Spivey in the back of the neck and on his back with the handgun.”

A source close to the situation told The Sun that the couple’s daughter, Ensley, 3, “witnessed” the altercation, as well as Jenelle’s son Kaiser, 5, from a previous relationship and David’s daughter Maryssa, 12, from a prior marriage.

The insider claimed: “The kids witnessed the altercation, they were crying. They saw David hit James with the gun. When he hit him in the back, if that gun went off, his kids would’ve been in jeopardy. The kids would’ve been dead.

“CPS needs to be involved. The kids need to be protected.”

 An insider said the children were 'crying' when David allegedly hit her friend with a gun
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An insider said the children were 'crying' when David allegedly hit her friend with a gunCredit: Refer to Caption
 The source insisted the children 'need to be protected'
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The source insisted the children 'need to be protected'Credit: Instagram

The insider also gave more details on the altercation, which took place in the estranged couple’s home.

The source alleged: “She was scared to go alone and she needed help to get her kids and belongings.”

When , 28, and her friends James and Josh got to the residence, the situation “took a turn for the worse.”

The insider continued: “When David came out of the bedroom, he was in a towel. He went back in the room and came out with blue jean shorts and a pistol.”

While the alleged victim “feared for his life,” Jenelle was “laid back.”

 David was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and communicating threats against James Spivey
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David was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and communicating threats against James SpiveyCredit: Columbus County Sheriff's Office

The source continued: “David told him he wanted to ‘f**k him up.’ He then shoved him in the chest and he landed on his lower back.”

James, who is disabled and has lumbar issues, then allegedly grabbed a coat rack and used it as a shield against David, who was holding the gun.

The insider alleged: "He just used it as a shield. He did not shove him. He was defending himself.”

 Jenelle went to the home with her friends to obtain her belongings
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Jenelle went to the home with her friends to obtain her belongingsCredit: Instagram

But David had a different side to the story.

As The Sun exclusively reported, following his arrest.

The complaint claimed James “did assault David Martin Eason with a deadly weapon, a homemade forged coat rack, by pushing the victim and by striking the victim about the left arm with a coat rack made of wood and forged metal (railroad spikes.)”

But the insider claimed the charges were “retaliation” against James and “not true.”

 David fought back with assault charges against James
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David fought back with assault charges against JamesCredit: MTV
 Jenelle said she is 'saddened' by the altercation
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Jenelle said she is 'saddened' by the altercationCredit: YouTube

Jenelle told , who broke the arrest, following the incident: "I'm shaking and saddened by this, it's time for me to move on from this relationship and find happiness for my kids and myself elsewhere.”

She insisted she and her kids were not hurt during the altercation.

Jenelle also revealed her plans to file a restraining order on Monday, though The Sun can confirm the former reality star has not filed for a restraining order at this time.

Jenelle revealed she is currently staying at a relative's home to stay safe.

David and James have court on July 6.

 Jenelle and David fought when he claimed she 'deserted' him for her friend
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Jenelle and David fought when he claimed she 'deserted' him for her friendCredit: Instagram

Jenelle and David got into a , as David claimed she .

The two then .

Jenelle and David have had marital issues since they got married in 2017.

In October 2019, Jenelle left David and moved to with Ensley and Kaiser.

 Jenelle left David in October 2019 and moved to Nashville with her children
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Jenelle left David in October 2019 and moved to Nashville with her childrenCredit: Refer to Caption

She is also mom to son Jace, 10, who her mom has full custody over.

The JE Cosmetics owner hit David with a , alleging 11 incidents of abuse.

But she dropped the order and moved back into their North Carolina home earlier this year.

 Jenelle and David got back together earlier this year
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 Jenelle and David got back together earlier this yearCredit: Refer to Caption

Jenelle was fired from in May 2019 when David admitted to shooting and killing the family’s French bulldog for nipping at Ensley.

Child Protective Services also removed their children from their care.

The children were returned in July 2019 after a series of court hearings.

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