Odessa police apprehend 40-year-old Humberto Mendez Jr. after reports of him firing a shotgun in the alley of East 15th Street, raising alarm among nearby residents. Around 9:15 p.m. on Friday, an eyewitness alleges Mendez pointed the weapon at her and even heard it click, though it did not discharge.
The incident unfolded when two neighbors alerted authorities, leading officers to find evidence including a spent shotgun shell in the vicinity. Mendez now faces serious charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and has since been released on $31,500 bail. This alarming episode highlights ongoing concerns about safety in community neighborhoods.
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