Marion County teens accused of pointing firearm at child, deputies say

Two teenagers are facing charges, accused of pointing a firearm at a child in Marion County.

Officials said one of them pulled out the weapon during a tense encounter with deputies.

The deputy arrested 18-year-old Alexis Diaz after allegedly fled from him.

Investigators say Diaz and another teen pointed the firearm at a child in front of their home.

Thankfully, no one was hurt.

Diaz is facing charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

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