FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — A 47-year-old man was arrested Thursday evening after allegedly pointing a loaded handgun at two Fort Myers police officers, according to the Fort Myers Police Department.
Police said officers Cole and Calisi were patrolling near Winkler Avenue and Central Avenue around 6:35 p.m. when they spotted Kilda Chiloquin crossing the road outside a designated crosswalk.
As officers attempted to approach Chiloquin, they saw him holding a handgun and chambering a live round, according to the department.
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Police said both officers drew their firearms and issued verbal commands before Chiloquin turned toward them and pointed the loaded handgun directly at them.
After repeated commands, Chiloquin dropped the weapon and was taken into custody without further incident, according to police.
Officers recovered two firearms during the investigation.
Police said officers observed signs of alcohol impairment and Chiloquin admitted to drinking alcohol before the encounter.
Chiloquin was arrested and transported to the Lee County Jail on charges of aggravated assault on specified personnel and use of a firearm while under the influence of alcohol.
The Fort Myers Police Department praised the officers for resolving the encounter without firing their weapons.
No shots were fired during the incident, according to police.