An Allentown man was arrested early Sunday for allegedly firing off a handgun outside his North Eighth Street home.
Andrew Fata, 31, is charged with aggravated assault, terroristic threats, simple assault and reckless endangerment.
Police responded to the 400 block North Eighth Street around 1:30 a.m. Sunday for reports of a man shooting a handgun outside. As police arrived, Fata ran into a residence and officers could hear gunshots coming from inside the home, police said in a statement.
Officers surrounded the home, and Fata was taken into custody without incident. There were no injuries, police said.