72-Year-Old Irving Man Arrested After Firing Gun Inside Apartment, Refusing to Let Three People Leave
IRVING, Texas — A 72-year-old Irving man was arrested after police say he fired a handgun inside his apartment during an argument and refused to allow three people to leave, placing them in fear for their lives.
Anthony Carnell Williams, 72, was arrested Monday night, November 2, 2026, following a domestic disturbance at an apartment in the 4200 block of West Pioneer Drive.
According to an Irving Police Department arrest affidavit, officers were dispatched to the apartment around 11:34 p.m. after receiving reports that Williams had fired a handgun inside the residence and was preventing three people from leaving.
When officers arrived, they found Williams standing in the apartment doorway holding a handgun.
Police repeatedly ordered him to drop the weapon. Williams eventually complied, placed the gun down and stepped outside, where officers detained him.
Argument Escalates When Visitors Attempt to Leave
According to the affidavit, the confrontation began when the three visitors wanted to leave Williams' apartment and return home.
Williams reportedly refused to let them go, leading to an argument with one of the visitors.
During the confrontation, Williams allegedly fired a handgun through a wall inside the apartment.
All three victims were sitting on a couch near the area where the bullet struck, according to investigators.
One victim told officers that the gunshot left him fearing serious bodily injury or death.
Another victim explained that Williams became upset when they attempted to leave. After firing the weapon, he allegedly ordered them to sit back down and told them they were not free to leave.
That victim also reported fearing for her life during the confrontation.
A third person confirmed being inside the apartment when the gun was discharged.
Investigators identified the weapon as a .380-caliber Taurus PT738 handgun.
Williams Faces Six Criminal Charges
Officers arrested Williams and transported him to the Irving Jail.
He was charged with three counts of unlawful restraint exposing another person to serious bodily injury, each classified as a third-degree felony under Texas law.
Police also charged Williams with three counts of deadly conduct for allegedly recklessly placing the victims in imminent danger of serious bodily injury by discharging the firearm inside the apartment.
His total bond was set at $37,500.
