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Story summary
- Spc. Zion Mitchell was charged with assault after pointing a loaded handgun at a guardswoman.
- The dispute began over hairstyles and compliance with new Army grooming regulations.
- The incident occurred at 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 25 inside a van at 1226 H Street NE, Washington, D.C.
- Witnesses said Mitchell pointed his loaded pistol at the woman in the van.
- A D.C. judge issued a Sept. 1 arrest warrant and detained Mitchell pending a Sept. 15 hearing.
