Man allegedly uses shotgun to ask guests to leave

[September 17, 2009]  ATHENS, Tenn. (AP) -- An Athens man was accused of pointing a shotgun at visitors in his home in order to get them to leave.

The man, 74, was charged with three counts of aggravated assault. He's been released on $30,000 bond.

Police quoted the man as saying he did tell everyone at his home to leave late Sunday night, but denied pointing a shotgun at anyone.

Officers said there were three witnesses inside the home.

No shots were fired and no one was hurt.

[Associated Press]

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