A Lexington man is in jail, accused of shooting at his mother with a submachine gun.

Lexington Police arrested Danny Tinsley on Monday afternoon at El Rodeo Western Wear on Alexandria Drive.

In his arrest citation, police say he fired about six rounds at his mother through a bedroom door in their home on Harvest Drive on Sunday night. She was not hit.

The officer who arrived at the scene said he saw four bullet holes in the door in question, as well as two bullet holes in a wall.

According to police, Tinsley's mother said she feared for her life. She also told police that her son has threatened to hurt her before.

The officer who made the arrest says Tinsley was in possession of a submachine gun concealed in a black box when he took him into custody.

Tinsley is charged with Wanton Endangerment and Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon. He is scheduled to answer to the charges against him on Tuesday afternoon in Fayette district Court.