An Alexandria man faces serious charges after allegedly pointing a firearm at his cousin at their home in the city’s Potomac West neighborhood.
The incident occurred at around 8:30 a.m. in a home in the 300 block of Wesmond Drive on Friday, April 18. A woman, who was not at the scene, called 911 to report that her son was pointing a gun at her niece’s head. The victim called her aunt while the incident was happening, and told her that “her son was pointing a gun at her face,” according to dispatch reports.
The 54-year-old suspect was found to be in possession of a handgun and a shotgun. He was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and pointing/brandishing a firearm. He was released on recognizance and goes to court on June 27…