Watch: Police Confront Armed Man After Shots Fired In Watsonville

WATSONVILLE, CA — Police arrested a man last week, still armed with a handgun when the Watsonville Police Department arrived to check out a report of shots fired near River Park. A video posted to the police department's Facebook shows Irineo Ramirez, 42, held the gun behind his back when officers arrived, then dropped it seconds after officers shone a spotlight on the firearm and ordered him to drop it.

Officers working the night shift received information that a man in the area was wearing a red shirt and waving a gun, police say. Shots were fired.

Police say they quickly found Ramirez and drew their guns after noticing his right arm was hidden, while his left was raised in the air. He moved his right arm, revealing a large revolver.

Police continued to order him to drop the gun. He eventually agreed and got on the ground. Officers moved in on him, took the gun away and arrested him.

They later found a replica gun in his nearby SUV.

He was arrested on suspicion of gun-related charges, including unlawfully firing a gun, police say. Ramirez later told officers he fired a single shot into the air, police say.

"We all know how dangerous the job can be and that’s why we train," Watsonville PD wrote. "This video is an example of how close it can be between having a positive outcome and something we all want to avoid."