Man fires multiple shots into air in Atlanta, police say

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Kevin Gunn (Credit: Atlanta Police Department)

ATLANTA – A convicted felon, who claimed to be defending himself, was caught on camera moments after witnesses said he fired several shots into the air.

Atlanta police responded to the scene of the shooting in a parking lot along Moreland Avenue in southeast Atlanta on July 1. A witness who explained the situation to the responding officer pointed to one of the shell casings on the ground. Officers said they recovered several.

While canvassing the area, police immediately found the suspect, identified as Kevin Gunn. He told police he was shooting at a person in a white car who he said shot him first.

(Credit: Atlanta Police Department)

“I hope I killed one of theirs (sic) (sic) too,” he said, handcuffed.

Police said they found no evidence to support his claims.

Gunn is a convicted felon who has been arrested over 50 times. For this incident, he was charged with reckless driving and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. His gun was confiscated and he was taken to the DeKalb County Jail.

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