On 8/2/20 at approximately 2:00 A.M. Deputy Ruhe and Deputy Hopper responded to reports of a disturbance involving a firearm at Copper & Oak on West Main Street. Witnesses stated a male pointed a firearm at another male subject outside of the restaurant and fled the area in a red car.
Deputy Hopper and Deputy Ruhe located the suspect vehicle at Speedway. During the course of the investigation, the operator of the vehicle, William Kairn, was identified as the individual that had pointed the firearm at the victim. Based on witness statements, Kairn was placed under arrest for Wanton Endangerment 1st degree.
A search of the vehicle incident to arrest resulted in deputies locating a Taurus .38 Special revolver that the victim identified as the firearm Kairn pointed at him.
Kairn was transported to the BCDC and charged with the following:
- Wanton Endangerment 1st degree
- Possession of handgun by convicted felon
- Alcohol Intoxication in a public place
- Terroristic Threatening 3rd Degree
Deputies were assisted by the Danville Police Department.
