Police say a 27-year-old man was arrested after allegedly confronting a father with a firearm during a family dispute near the San Antonio Zoo.
SAN ANTONIO — What started as a family dispute near the San Antonio Zoo ended with one man in handcuffs Sunday afternoon.
San Antonio police say officers were called around 4:50 p.m. March 1 to the 3900 block of North St. Mary’s Street for a disturbance.
When officers arrived, they located and detained 27-year-old Taje Brandenburg. Police say he was found in possession of a firearm.
According to preliminary information, the incident began when a 27-year-old father took his child away from a family member and attempted to leave the area. Investigators say Brandenburg, described as a friend of that family member, confronted the father while armed with a gun.
Police say the father returned the child to the family member and again tried to leave, but Brandenburg allegedly followed him while pointing the firearm.
No injuries were reported.
Brandenburg was arrested at the scene. The investigation remains ongoing, and police say the details released so far are preliminary.