Woman Arrested After Allegedly Shooting Gun Into Car Full Of Children

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A woman from Gulfport, Mississippi has been apprehended after allegedly shooting a firearm into a vehicle that was filled with children, reports FOX. The Gulfport Police Department revealed that Labrittani Watts got into a physical altercation Monday night on 6th Avenue. During the altercation, one of the women tried to get into her car and flee the scene with the three children inside. 

However, 22-year-old Watts reportedly grabbed a firearm and began shooting at the car. While Watts shot the gun, the other woman managed to jump out into the path of the car before she was run over. The woman was injured after being hit by the car; however, no one was hit by the gunfire. 

The 22-year-old was taken into custody on felony charges of aggravated domestic assault and three counts of aggravated assault – one for each child, reports Fox. She is being held on a $400,000 bond. 

Watts had warrants out for her arrest. 

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