Eugene man arrested after allegedly firing paintball gun during dispute

A man from Eugene, Oregon was arrested Wednesday evening after authorities say he fired a paintball or pellet gun during a dispute and later threatened others with a handgun.

According to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 7 p.m. on March 11 to reports of a disturbance at a home on Dalewood Street.

Deputies deploy armored vehicle and drone

Investigators say the suspect, identified as Nathan Randal Larson, 44, allegedly shot a paintball or pellet gun during the argument, striking one person. Authorities said he then pointed a handgun toward other individuals before retreating inside the residence.

Because Larson remained inside, deputies used an armored rescue vehicle and a drone to monitor the situation…

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