Guardsman Accused of Drawing Gun at Popeyes | Dayton News

A 21-year-old National Guardsman, Zion Mitchell, is facing serious charges after allegedly pulling a loaded handgun on another Guardsman during a bizarre argument over hairstyles and Army regs—inside a van near a Popeyes. Witnesses say he drew the weapon, which was already chambered, and claimed “it doesn’t matter, it was on safe.” Though no one was hurt, multiple Guardsmen identified him in interviews, and he later admitted to drawing his pistol—even though he insisted it was angled downward. The National Guard is now weighing its response to this escalating incident. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/816d5f3e58330c3a