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Man wanted for firing shots into the air in Loudoun Co.

Abel is described by police as a white male, 6'2" tall, 225 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes.

Shots were fired into the air in Loudoun County Friday night after police say was reportedly involved in an domestic altercation with a known female.

John H. Abel, 48, of Catlett, Va., is wanted on charges of domestic assault, brandishing a firearm, reckless discharge of a firearm and discharging a firearm in a public place.

No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

The incident happened near the 20700 block of Easthampton Plaza in One Loudoun around 9 p.m. Police say the subject threatened to harm himself after firing a gun into the air.

Abel fled on foot and police are still searching for him. The firearm was recovered at the scene.

Abel is described by police as a white male, 6’2” tall, 225 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes.

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