Man in custody after taking gun, pointing it at victim, police say

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A Madison man is facing charges after taking another man’s gun and pointing it back at him.

Madison police said officers responded to the 100 block of State Street around 7:30 p.m. Monday.

According to a release, a 27-year-old man from Black Earth was openly carrying multiple firearms in the area when another man took a handgun from him during a verbal exchange.

The suspect, a 39-year-old Madison man, then pointed the gun back at the man who aimed another gun back, the report said.

Police said the suspect left the scene. Officers were able to locate him later.

Officers tentatively charged the suspect with carrying a concealed weapon, felon in possession of a firearm and strong armed robbery. He was taken into custody.

No injuries were reported.

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