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http://www.komonews.com/news/local/47128782.html
By KOMO Staff
WEST SEATTLE, Wash. - An apparently intoxicated Army sergeant was arrested after he displayed a revolver at a group of middle school students and yelled obscenities at them near Alki Beach Park.
Police responded to the scene, near 60th Avenue SW and Alki Avenue SW, at about 7 p.m. Friday.
Witnesses said the sergeant was walking with a female friend when he got into a confrontation with the young teens.
He hurled profanities at the teens and pulled up his shirt to display a holstered handgun, frightening the students and many onlookers who were nearby.
Officers located the sergeant about three blocks away and recovered a .357 magnum revolver from his waistband. He appeared to be under the influence of alcohol, and was also carrying a flask of whiskey, police said.
The suspect produced a US Army I.D., which identified him as a 25-year-old active-duty sergeant, and a concealed weapon permit issued by the state of Ohio.
After interviewing victims and witnesses, police determined that the display of the handgun did not appear reasonable in response to any real or perceived threats from the juveniles.
The suspect was arrested and booked into King County Jail for investigation of unlawful carrying and display of a weapon.
The sergeant's immediate commanding officer was contacted and made aware of the situation. The revolver and concealed weapon card were placed into evidence.
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/47128782.html
By KOMO Staff
WEST SEATTLE, Wash. - An apparently intoxicated Army sergeant was arrested after he displayed a revolver at a group of middle school students and yelled obscenities at them near Alki Beach Park.
Police responded to the scene, near 60th Avenue SW and Alki Avenue SW, at about 7 p.m. Friday.
Witnesses said the sergeant was walking with a female friend when he got into a confrontation with the young teens.
He hurled profanities at the teens and pulled up his shirt to display a holstered handgun, frightening the students and many onlookers who were nearby.
Officers located the sergeant about three blocks away and recovered a .357 magnum revolver from his waistband. He appeared to be under the influence of alcohol, and was also carrying a flask of whiskey, police said.
The suspect produced a US Army I.D., which identified him as a 25-year-old active-duty sergeant, and a concealed weapon permit issued by the state of Ohio.
After interviewing victims and witnesses, police determined that the display of the handgun did not appear reasonable in response to any real or perceived threats from the juveniles.
The suspect was arrested and booked into King County Jail for investigation of unlawful carrying and display of a weapon.
The sergeant's immediate commanding officer was contacted and made aware of the situation. The revolver and concealed weapon card were placed into evidence.