Suspect arrested after firing 100 rounds in residential area, police say

MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen police have arrested a man who allegedly shot up to 100 rounds in a residential area.

Multiple calls were reported at 11:16 p.m., Thursday in the area where the gunshots were heard.

The gunshots were reported through 11:32 p.m., urging police to identify the exact residence where the gunfire was coming from.

Police located the residence and confirmed the suspect had been firing rounds from the 3000 block of Gumwood Ave.

The suspect, identified as 37-year-old Ponciano Garcia Jr., advised responding officers through telecommunication that the FBI was trying to take panels off his residence.

Garcia told police he was shooting 9mm and 22 caliber guns while wearing a tactical vest.

Gunfire continued at 12:33 a.m. when more gunfire was heard. Authorities confirmed it was originating from a metal shed located on the northeast corner of the suspect's property. 

Police arrived at the exact location and noticed Garcia reach for a weapon.

Sgt. Paul Ramon, a 14-year veteran at McAllen PD, fired once at Garcia with his duty weapon, according to police.

Ramon missed his aim and Garcia retreated into the metal shed, police added.

Police breached the windows, used pepper gas and made entry to the metal shed to arresting Garcia.

An investigation determined up to 100 rounds were fired at the location.

Garcia suffered an injury to his right elbow but declined medical care. 

He is in police custody, pending criminal charges.