Mt. Juliet, Tenn. – An adult male has been arrested following an incident involving a firearm during a continued altercation that started between two motorists. This afternoon, around 5:45 p.m., officers responded to Ponty Pool Dr after receiving multiple reports of a man chasing another man with a gun.
Upon arrival, officers swiftly apprehended an adult male suspect and recovered a handgun. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect and the first victim were initially involved in a dispute while driving. Their paths crossed again moments later when the first victim was making a delivery on Ponty Pool Dr. It was during this encounter that the suspect brandished a firearm and chased the victim down the street.
The situation escalated as the suspect pointed the firearm in the direction of other bystanders on the street, creating a frightening scenario. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
The suspect, a 41-year-old male from Mt. Juliet, has been arrested and charged with three counts of Aggravated Assault and one count of Child Endangerment. He has been booked into the Wilson County Jail.
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