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Gun Fired Near Chris Brown's LA Home
5 May
Summary
- Man arrested for firing a CO2 handgun near Chris Brown's Los Angeles residence.
- Suspect charged with assault with a deadly weapon for using an air-powered gun.
- Chris Brown denied any knowledge of the incident on social media.
On Friday, May 1st, Los Angeles police arrested a man for allegedly discharging a CO2-style handgun outside the residence of singer Chris Brown. Officers responded to a call around 4 PM PT reporting a shooting that had just occurred near the 36-year-old artist's home.
The suspect, identified as Markeith Cungious, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm, as the weapon was an air-powered gun. He was booked at the Van Nuys Station and subsequently released on bond the following day. The LAPD has stated it is unclear who the suspect was working for.
Reports suggest the incident escalated after a dispute with a woman who allegedly refused to leave the area. The suspect claimed the argument intensified when the woman drove her vehicle over his foot, prompting him to fire shots at her car.
Following the event, Chris Brown addressed the situation on his Instagram story. He expressed frustration with his name being associated with such incidents, asserting he was at his home and unaware of any commotion, emphasizing his ongoing activities and demanding his name be cleared from any associated negativity.
