By Pat Culverhouse

Pulling a gun and threatening his girlfriend has put a 27-year-old Sarepta man in the parish prison on domestic and assault charges.

Justin Kayne McKinney reportedly was arrested at his Caraway Lane residence Sunday by Webster Parish deputies responding to a call of an active domestic incident, according to Sheriff Jason Parker.

McKinney is being held at Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center where he is charged with domestic abuse battery with child endangerment and aggravated assault with a firearm. His bond reportedly has been set at $30,000.

WPSO Sgt. Hannah Baker reportedly arrived at the residence early Sunday morning in response to a call claiming McKinney had a gun and was threatening to kill his girlfriend and himself.

On arrival, the deputy reportedly heard McKinney and his girlfriend arguing inside. McKinney was successfully ordered out of the residence where he was arrested without incident.

During questioning, deputies were told McKinney had pointed a gun toward the girlfriend and threatened to kill her. During the confrontation, McKinney allegedly struck the woman in the temple with a closed fist.

Deputies learned the couple’s young child was inside the residence during the alleged confrontation.

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