Around 5:40 p.m., Punxsutawney Borough Police received a report of a 19-year-old male who stated a man discharged a gun during a dispute on Orvetta Street.
According to police, Anthony Brown, of Punxsutawney, approached the victim and a verbal confrontation ensued.
During the course of the confrontation Brown allegedly retrieved a Ruger .22 caliber semi-automatic pistol from his vehicle.
Brown allegedly pointed the firearm at the 19-year-old male and threatened to kill him before discharging the firearm into the air.
Police say a witness who lives near the scene confirmed that Brown pointed a gun at another male and threatened him. The witness also reports hearing a gun shot.
Officers subsequently apprehended Brown and recovered the firearm allegedly used in the incident.
Police say the following charges were filed against Brown:
– Recklessly Endangering Another Person,
– Simple Assault
– Terroristic Threats
– Harassment
– Disorderly Conduct
Brown was lodged in the Jefferson County Jail.