Crime & Safety
Man Fires At Occupied Vehicle In Ashburn
A man was arrested Friday after shooting a gun at an occupied vehicle in the area of Armstrong Terrace: Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.
ASHBURN, VA — A man was arrested Friday night after shooting a gun at an occupied vehicle in the area of Armstrong Terrace, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. Clarence D. Swaim, 51, of Ashburn, was charged with missile at an occupied vehicle, reckless handling of a firearm and brandishing a firearm. He's being held without bond.
Shortly after 10:30 p.m., Swaim had been involved in a domestic-related argument, according to police. He then fired a gun into the air before firing a round at a random vehicle in the area. The driver of the vehicle, unknown to Swaim, wasn't injured.
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