“The argument escalated and one of the suspects took the victim’s gun out of his waistband,” Hannah said.

Seconds later, the man pointed a different gun at the attendants and fired it in the air, according to police.

No injuries were reported.

Both men got into the vehicle and drove away, police said.

A lookout request was given over the radio, and the Georgia State Patrol spotted the vehicle near Pharr Road, according to police.

Troopers pulled the car over at 10th and Spring streets, and a witness confirmed the identities of the two men, Hannah said.

Atlanta police are investigating after a man pointed a gun at parking attendants before firing into the air. (Credit: Channel 2 Action News) Credit: Channel 2 Action News Credit: Channel 2 Action News

Matthews faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, reckless conduct and felony theft by taking.

Both weapons were recovered from the vehicle. The attendant with the gun in his waistband had a valid concealed weapons permit, police said.

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