GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Greeneville man was arrested and charged with aggravated assault after allegedly pointing a gun at his neighbor Monday.

The Greeneville Police Department (GPD) reports an officer responded to 1600 TN-70 Bypass Highway just after 3 p.m. regarding an aggravated assault.

Upon arrival, a victim told police that his neighbor, identified by GPD as Ethan Fredericks, was outside and allegedly shouting racial slurs and causing a disturbance.

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The victim said she went outside to tell Fredericks to stop yelling. Fredericks then allegedly pulled out a semi-automatic handgun and chambered a round, pointing the gun at the victim, according to GPD.

Fredericks reportedly left the scene before police arrived. An arrest warrant has been issued for Fredericks for aggravated assault.

On Tuesday, Fredericks was arrested at his home. He was taken to the Greene County Detention Center.

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