A Fauquier man who shot a gun in the One Loudoun area before fleeing on Friday night turned himself into Loudoun County police on Sunday.
John H. Abel, 48, of Catlett, Va., was wanted after fleeing on foot following a domestic incident on the 20700 block of Easthampton Plaza in Ashburn. Police initially arrived on reports of shots fired. Abel discharged his weapon several times after an altercation with a woman known to him.
Abel threatened to harm himself, but the gun was wrestled away from him by the woman and he fled. No injuries were reported.
Abel was charged with domestic assault, brandishing a firearm, reckless discharge of a firearm, and discharging a firearm in a public place.
