Charleston Police arrested Anthony Animas, 50, on Thursday evening following a family argument that escalated to gunfire at MAA Hampton Pointe Apartments on Sam Rittenberg Boulevard.
Incident Details
Officers responded shortly after 5:30 p.m. to reports of a dispute between family members. Animas displayed a gun, pointed it, and fired one shot without aiming at the victim, according to Sgt. Chris Stinson.
Charges and Custody
Animas faces charges of pointing and presenting a firearm and discharging a firearm within the city. He is detained at the Al Cannon Detention Center, with no injuries reported.
Context
This incident reflects ongoing concerns in Charleston about firearm discharges during domestic disputes, though no victims were harmed here.
