A deeply troubling situation involving the teenage son of former reality TV star Jenelle Evans has reportedly led to North Carolina police involvement and a mental health intervention. The incident centers around Evans’ 16-year-old son, Jace Evans, and his grandmother, Barbara Evans, a family dynamic that longtime viewers of the Teen Mom franchise know has been complicated for years.
According to reports by TMZ, for Jenelle Evans, the situation unfolded at Barbara’s home in North Carolina. Authorities were called after a frightening moment inside the house escalated into what officials described as a “troubled teen disturbance.” The alleged events are nothing short of alarming.
Reports indicate that Jace pulled out a firearm during the confrontation. Even more concerning, the teen allegedly put the gun to his own head while threatening both himself and his grandmother. Faced with the terrifying situation, Barbara reportedly called 911 to get help.
Teen Mom Jenelle Evans’ Son Jace Enters Mental Health Facility Following Scary Incident
Police responded to the call and intervened, though details about what happened immediately afterward have remained limited. What is known is that Jace is now receiving treatment in a mental health facility. According to Jenelle’s representative, the reality TV personality is actively trying to figure out the best long-term solution for her son.
“Jenelle is still trying to find him the best [facility] to meet his needs,” the spokesperson said. For fans who followed the chaotic early years of Jenelle Evans on reality television, the situation feels like another difficult chapter in a long-running family saga.
Evans first became a household name when she appeared on MTV’s 16 and Pregnant back in 2010. Her story, like many others featured in the series, focused on the challenges of becoming a mother at a young age. She later continued her reality TV journey on Teen Mom 2, where viewers watched her navigate relationships, parenting struggles, addiction issues, and frequent clashes with her mother.
Barbara Evans played a particularly significant role in that storyline. Shortly after Jace was born, Barbara took legal custody of him amid concerns about Jenelle’s stability at the time. For years, the show documented the tense and often emotional relationship between mother and daughter as they argued over parenting decisions and custody.
Fans Have Watched The Family’s Struggles On Reality TV For Years
That long custody battle finally appeared to settle in March 2023 when Jenelle regained full custody of Jace. Outside of Jace, Jenelle is also raising two younger children. She shares her 11-year-old son Kaiser with ex-boyfriend Nathan Griffith, and her 9-year-old daughter Ensley with her ex-husband David Eason.
Her career in reality television, however, came to an abrupt end in 2019 when MTV cut ties with her following controversy surrounding Eason and an alleged incident involving the family dog. Since then, Evans has largely remained outside the reality TV spotlight, though her personal life continues to generate headlines.
“Mental Health issues are a big part of this. Then him not having a structured male around,” one person commented online. “Jace never had a chance at being a normal child,” another claimed. “My heart hurts for this boy his whole life has been a big mess,” a third person declared.
The latest situation involving Jace highlights a sobering reality: growing up in the public eye, especially amid years of family turmoil, can come with lasting emotional challenges. While the incident in North Carolina has understandably shocked many people, it also appears to be a moment where mental health support is taking priority.