Suspected gunman in Johnson City charged with aggravated assault

A report of shots fired in a Johnson City neighborhood leads to the arrest of one suspect.

A city statement said Brandon Lawson, 28, was taken into custody on property in the 1300 block of Baxter Street after the initial investigation. Eyewitnesses said Lawson fired two shots from his handgun, which was recovered at the scene along with two shell casings. No injuries were reported but one of the bullets allegedly fired by Lawson struck a vehicle in the area.

Lawson faces two counts of aggravated assault, according to police.