What started as a routine pickup turned into a full-blown scare at the Farley Square Public Housing Project when a woman thought a man was about to open fire!
👩👧 3:30 PM – Parental Pickup Turns Into Showdown
A terrified mom called 911, saying she was waiting on 14th Street to pick up her daughter when she saw a man pacing in a doorway, apparently racking a gun. Moments later, he stepped outside—with what looked like a firearm in hand. He didn’t say a word, but the intense stare he gave her was enough to make her hit the panic button.
🚓 Police Respond—Guns Down, But Not Gone
When officers arrived, the man immediately admitted he knew why they were there. He explained that he’d been playing with a BB gun and didn’t mean to scare anyone. He even went inside to grab the BB gun and show it to police.
👮 Cops Gave Him a Quick BB Gun 101:
- Never handle BB guns in public—they look real and can cause panic 😨
- Don’t “play around” with any weapon where people can see you
- Always treat BB guns as if they’re real firearms when it comes to safety
- Keep them secured and out of view, especially in crowded neighborhoods
The woman was informed it wasn’t a real gun, but by then, the damage to her nerves was already done.
⚠️ BB Guns = Real Consequences
While this one turned out to be a false alarm, it’s a reminder: BB guns can look dangerously real and land you in real trouble if used carelessly. In a community already on edge, one wrong move can turn playtime into a police standoff.
Think before you aim. 🔫 BB guns aren’t toys—they’re responsibilities.
