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6/24/2009 3:30 AM

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By Karen Mansfield, Staff writer, karenm@observer-reporter.com

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A convicted felon was arrested Tuesday by city police after he fired a shotgun at a man following an altercation in the backyard of his home at 122 Wellington Ave.

The victim, Thomas Allen, who lives in the West End of Washington, fled the scene, but police do not believe he was struck by a bullet.

City police Officer Joshua Rush said the suspect, whose name was not available at press time, was scheduled to be arraigned at midnight.

"The guy fired a shot and as far as we know, he didn't hit anything. But he's a convicted felon, and he's not supposed to have a firearm," Rush said.

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The man will face several charges, including reckless endangerment.

A woman who witnessed the incident said she saw two men arguing with Allen and then watched one man go into his shed and return with a shotgun.

She said the man aimed the gun "toward (Allen's) head but angled up," and she saw Allen cover his face with his arms as the man fired the weapon.

"When I saw the gun, I said, 'I have to call 9-1-1,'" she said. "It's crazy. When you are bringing all this stuff around here, and there are kids who live here, it has to stop."

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2 comments

NOT AVAILABLE : 6/24/2009
WHY DOES THE POLICE BELEIVE THE PUBLIC SHOULD NOT KNOW WHO FIRED THE GUN,,,,,THE POLICE KNOW WHY NOT THE PUBLIC!!

CITYOFWASHAJOKE

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Felon jailed after city gunfire : 6/24/2009
Amazing. The victim is named but the "convicted felon" is not.

Joe S.

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