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Woman accused of pointing gun during Lake City fight

Justina Ivey Justina Ivey, 19, is facing three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one count of improper exhibition of a firearm after police said she pointed a gun at people during an argument. (Lake City Police Department)
(Lake City Police Department)

A 19-year-old Lake City woman was arrested early Friday after police said she was pointing a gun during an altercation.

Justina Ivey, 19, is facing three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one count of improper exhibition of a firearm after police said she pointed a gun at people during the argument at the intersection of SE Monroe Street and SE Ermine Avenue.

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Police were called to the area at about 12:42 a.m. for a disturbance. Officers arrived and a witness told them Ivey pointed a gun with a green light attached to it during the fight, a Lake City police news release states.

“A second witness confirmed the account and stated she observed Ivey holding a firearm with a green light attachment,” news release states. “She also advised that a minor was present in the vehicle during the incident. Officers later recovered a firearm with a green light attachment. Additionally, cell phone footage provided by witnesses depicted green lights being directed at individuals during the incident.”

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