Public Safety

Gainesville man arrested after firing gun at woman, child over lighter

Gainesville Police arrested 35-year-old Cornelius Henderson on Thursday after he allegedly fired a shot into the air and threatened a woman and her child when she declined to give him a lighter. Officers located Henderson using the Flock gunshot-detection and license-plate-reader system. Records show he was released from state prison in October and carries prior convictions for car theft and aggravated battery.

Sources: WCJB TV20