Mt. Vernon Police have arrested a 19-year-old Mt. Vernon man for allegedly firing a gun at another family member following a Saturday afternoon dispute.

19-year-old Elias Hernandez was taken to the Jefferson County Justice Center on Sunday for aggravated assault and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. There were no injuries.

Mt. Vernon Police say when speaking with the alleged victim at a residence in the 1000 block of South 21st, they saw Hernandez in the area. He reportedly fled on foot and police were not able to apprehend him at the time.

Police were able to stop a vehicle driven by Hernandez in the 14,000 block of Pump House Lane. He complied with officer’s commands and was taken into custody without incident.