VALDOSTA, Ga. – On November 29, 2019, at approximately 2:31 p.m. Valdosta Police Department patrol officers responded to the 800 block East Park Avenue, in reference to a subject later identified as, Tavares Askew, pointing a gun at a family member.

Upon arrival the victim indicated Askew pointed a handgun at her, he then pointed it in an upwards position and shot several rounds into the sky. The victim said she and Askew had been in an argument prior to this incident.

Askew left the scene once the victim contacted 911. Askew had previously been told not to return to this location by law enforcement, according to a report from VPD.

Later that evening of November 29, 2019, Askew returned to the incident location and officers were able to detain him. Askew was subsequently transported to Lowndes County Jail for the following charges:

• Pointing a gun at another-arrest (Misdemeanor)

• Reckless Conduct-arrest (Misdemeanor)

• Criminal Trespass after Notice (Misdemeanor)

“This incident could have ended much worse,” commented VPD Lt. Scottie Johns. “We are very thankful for the victim’s quick actions in this case which helped get this dangerous offender in jail.”