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Man out on bond after allegedly brandishing handgun and assaulting neighbor in Braddock area

A 33-year-old Alexandria man was arrested for allegedly brandishing a firearm and assaulting his neighbor in the 1200 block of Wythe Street in the Braddock neighborhood (via Google Maps)

An Alexandria man is out on bond after allegedly assaulting a male neighbor and brandishing a handgun in the Braddock neighborhood of Alexandria.

The incident allegedly occurred at around 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22 outside the suspect’s home in the 1200 block of Wythe Street. Perry Ellis Barmore, 33, was arrested after allegedly punching the victim in the face during a dispute and brandishing a handgun.

The victim was treated at the scene and was not seriously injured, according to the police scanner.

The area had multiple shots fired incidents in the past.

Barmore was arrested and charged with assault and battery and pointing/holding/brandishing a firearm, which are both Class 1 misdemeanors punishable by up to a year in prison and/or a $2,500 fine. He was released that same day on a $1,500 unsecured bond and goes to court on April 19.

Via Google Maps