16-year-old charged with aggravated assault after pointing gun at driver, deputies say

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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- A teen has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after deputies say that he pointed a gun at another driver in north Harris County, according to deputies.

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On Friday, deputies with Constable Mark Herman's office responded to the 100 block of North Sam Houston Parkway West regarding a road rage incident.

Upon arrival, deputies said a driver reported a vehicle cut in front of him and pointed a gun while traveling westbound on the parkway.

Constable deputies gathered a vehicle description, quickly located the suspected vehicle, and conducted a traffic stop.

It was revealed that the driver was an unlicensed 16-year-old boy. Deputies said that the teen was found in possession of marijuana, a loaded firearm, and an extended magazine.

The unidentified teen was booked inside the Harris County Juvenile Detention Center, according to Constable Mike Herman.