Man facing multiple charges after firing gun into air in downtown Graham

GRAHAM, N.C. (WGHP) — A man is facing multiple charges after allegedly firing multiple shots into the air.

According to a media release from the Graham Police Department, on Oct. 31 at 11:27 p.m., officers responded to multiple calls regarding eight to 10 shots fired in the downtown area.

During the investigation, officers determined a disturbance occurred when a man went to his car, grabbed a handgun and began firing into the air.

No injuries were reported at the scene.

Sesar Sosa Jimenez-Aguilar, 25, was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Possession of firearm by a convicted felon
  • Discharge a firearm in the city limits
  • Going armed to the terror of the people
  • Injury to personal property
  • Injury to real property and
  • Simple assault

He was taken to the Alamance County Detention Center and held under a $30,000 secured bond.

Anyone with information in this case is asked to contact the Graham Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at (336) 570-6711, Burlington/Graham Communications at (336) 229-3500, Crime Stoppers at (336) 229-7100 or download the P3 Mobile App at p3tips.com .

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