A man was arrested after police say he fired a CO2-style handgun during a dispute outside a Tarzana home Friday afternoon.
Shots were fired outside a Tarzana home Friday afternoon, according to Los Angeles police.
The incident occurred around 4 p.m. on May 1 in the 19600 block of West Citrus Ridge Drive. LAPD said a dispute between a man and a woman escalated into gunfire.
Authorities arrested Markeith Cungious, 35, on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon that is not a firearm. Jail records show he was booked and held at the Valley Jail in Van Nuys with bail set at $50,000.
LAPD said Cungious and the victim became involved in a dispute. Investigators do not know if singer Chris Brown was home at the time of the shooting or if he knows the people involved.
The suspect allegedly pulled out a CO2-style handgun and fired at the victim, according to police. A CO2-style handgun is not considered a firearm under California law.
Officers spoke with both Cungious and the female victim after arriving at the property. Cungious reportedly told police that an argument ensued when he asked the woman to leave. He allegedly fired at her vehicle after she drove her car over his foot, according to TMZ. The woman then called 911.
USA TODAY has reached out to Brown's representatives for comment. The outlet was working to determine a legal representative for Cungious as of Saturday.
This incident comes after a shooting at Rihanna's mansion in March. A Florida woman was arrested for allegedly shooting up the house while the singer was home with her family. No one was hurt in that incident. Ivanna Ortiz pleaded not guilty to several charges including attempted murder. Police believe Ortiz drove to Los Angeles from Florida before the shooting, but a motive remains unclear.
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