Intoxicated Man Fires Shots In The Air While Approaching A Home

OAKLAND COUNTY, MI — An intoxicated 23-year-old Genesee County man fired shots in the air while approaching a home, according to a press release.

The incident happened on Jan. 7 at 4:46 a.m. A homeowner in the 400 block of N. Hadley Rd. in Brandon Township alerted Oakland County Sheriff's Office Deputies that a suspicious white Dodge pickup truck was parked in his driveway. A man was reportedly sitting in the passenger's seat and a woman was at the wheel.

The homeowner reports that the man then hopped out of the truck with a black handgun, firing approximately seven to eight rounds in the air as he made his way towards the home. However, the sound of the homeowner's barking dog caused the man to stop in his tracks and run back to the pickup truck. Deputies arrived on the scene moments later.

A search of the truck recovered a Ruger P90 .45 cal. pistol and an empty magazine. Additionally, eight spent shell casings were found in the homeowner's driveway. Deputies report that the man was intoxicated during the incident. He was arrested and taken to Oakland County Jail pending issuance of criminal charges. His Concealed Pistols License was confiscated.

The driver of the pickup, a 22-year-old Genesee County woman, was issued an appearance citation for Disorderly Conduct and released at the scene. The incident remains under investigation.

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