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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A man has been arrested after police said he pointed a gun at a child, then fired shots in the air following an altercation.

Memphis Police said they have arrested Yostin Garcia, 18, on two counts of aggravated assault and four counts of reckless endangerment with a firearm.

On October 21, officers responded to a shots fired call near Ontario Avenue and Watkins Avenue just before 6:30 p.m.

A man advised police that he walked to a nearby gas station and a neighbor, Garcia, was there and in a fighting stance. Records state an altercation ensued, then the man went back to his home.

A man has been arrested after police said he pointed a gun at a child, then fired shots in the air following an altercation. (Shelby County Sheriff's Office)

Police said that Garcia drove to the man's house, cocked a 9mm pistol, and pointed the gun at him and a 3-year-old, then fired a shot in the air.

Records state that multiple people witnessed this interaction. Garcia then went back to the vehicle and left the scene, according to police.

A neighbor uploaded footage of the incident as well.

A search warrant was soon issued for Garcia's house and car. Police said they did not find a handgun, but they found an empty holster under the passenger's seat of his vehicle.

Garcia was arrested and taken into custody. His bond information has not been posted yet, and he is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, October 23.

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