Man arrested after shot fired in parking lot of Newark Walmart - 10TV

Published: 01/09/19 01:26 pm EST

Updated: 01/09/19 01:28 pm EST

A 37-year-old man is in custody after he allegedly shot at a person in a Walmart parking lot in Newark Tuesday.

According to a statement of facts, police were called to the parking lot of the Walmart on North 21st Street at about 5 p.m.

Witnesses said they observed Kyle Daughtery, 37, exiting Walmart. The victim ran up to Daugherty, stopping about 8 feet from him and a verbal argument ensued.

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Witnesses say they observed Daugherty pull a gun out of his waistband, point it at the victim and fire a shot. Officers located a shell casing in the area and security video substantiated the accounts of witnesses.

Daugherty was found a short time later and questioned. He stated the victim had a knife, but witness accounts and security video did not show a weapon, according to the statement of facts.

Daugherty was scheduled to be in court for a bond hearing Wednesday afternoon.

Court records show that Daugherty currently is on federal probation for prior convictions for felony drugs and OVI.

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