Woman pulls gun on wrestler during match in north Georgia

This undated file photo provided by Heritage Auctions shows a Colt .45 six-shooter.
This undated file photo provided by Heritage Auctions shows a Colt .45 six-shooter.

ROME, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say a woman was arrested after she pulled a gun on a pro wrestler during a match in north Georgia, then waved the gun around.

The Catoosa County Sheriff's Department told local news media that 59-year-old Patricia Anne Crowe was a spectator at the event where she she pulled the gun on longtime wrestler Paul Lee. The incident occurred May 4 at the American Wrestling Federation arena.

Crowe said in a police report that she let her temper get the best of her, causing her to pull the gun on the wrestler, his manager and the show's commissioner.

Cpl. Chris Faulk said Crowe admitted to police that she pulled the handgun after a verbal exchange.

Crowe is charged with aggravated assault and reckless conduct. She was released from jail Monday on a $4,000 bond.

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