Matthew Robinson
James SmithCLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -
Clarksville police arrested two men Tuesday night following a confrontation over fireworks.
Matthew Robinson and James Smith were taken into police custody around 8 p.m. and charged with aggravated assault.
According to police, the altercation broke out after Smith confronted 21-year-old Ronald Sumner and his 14-year-old brother about shooting fireworks in the 100 block of Coyote Court.
A witness reported Smith pushed Sumner before the 34-year-old was punched in the face.
At that time, Smith is said to have went to his car and retrieved a handgun from the trunk and pointed it at Sumner, threatening to fire shots.
Robinson is also said to have retrieved a handgun during the confrontation.
Both Smith and Robinson were booked into the Montgomery County jail on a $1,000 bond each.
The juvenile was also issued a citation.
