IOWA CITY, Iowa - An Iowa man is facing charges after police say he threatened to shoot a group of children.
Iowa City Police say Joe Martin got upset at a group of kids and threatened to shoot them if they didn't stay off his street kast Friday morning.
Later, they say, Martin came out of his home with a silver handgun and threatened to shoot another group of children.
The 73-year-old Martin was arrested and charged with first-degree harassment - of the children.. Records show he is currently in custody at the Johnson County Jail.
An arresting document shows Martin has had previous calls with law enforcement involving threats.