Randy WilliamOfficers who responded to a shots fired call at 2531 Cummings Highway on Wednesday morning arrested a man on several felony charges.
Randy Williams, 24, allegedly fired a semi-autmoatic handgun at the scene.
He told officers that his girlfriend’s vehicle was being vandalized with a lug wrench, according to a news release from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office.
He also told officers that one of the women involved in the vandalism then came in his direction aggressively with the lug wrench, according to the release.
At that point, he said, he fired the gun into the air.
Officers from the Chattanooga Police Department were the first to arrive on the scene and they detained Williams, according to the release.
K-9 deputies from the sheriff’s office found marijuana, digital scales, several rolled marijuana joints, freezer bagas and a semi-automatic pistol during a search of Williams’ car, according to the release.
According to the Hamilton County Jail website, Williams is being held without bond.
His first court date is set for January 4.