A Parsons man is arrested for aggravated assault.

Parsons Police officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving a firearm. Officers spoke with the victim and other witnesses and discovered an altercation had taken place between 23-year-old Tyreece Demott Kendrick and the victim. Kendrick used a firearm while threatening the victim and the victim’s child, who was not there at the time. The victim pulled their own gun and Kendrick fled from the scene.

The victim stated that after leaving the area, Kendrick was seen again standing off to the side of the road. The victim heard a gunshot as they drove past Kendrick. Officers eventually located Kendrick where he was taken into custody and has been charged with aggravated assault and criminal threat. Kendrick also has an active arrest warrant.