A man from Deltona, Florida, told deputies he was trying to release some
built-up anger on Tuesday morning when he fired off multiple rounds
from an AK-47 rifle while wandering around his neighborhood, Volusia
County deputies said.
Frederick Wenzel IV said he was upset because he’s 28 and had to move back in with his parents,
so he drank several beers before taking a walk with his firearm in tow,
according to a sheriff’s charging affidavit. Multiple residents told
deputies they could hear the gunshots and a man yelling at about 5:30am.
Wenzel said he never intended to hurt anyone, but he had thought about shooting at the K-9 officer he saw looking for him, according to the affidavit. Children who had arrived at school bus stops in the area were told to return home to ensure their safety.
Wenzel was arrested and charged with six counts of aggravated assault
with a deadly weapon, using a firearm while under the influence of
alcohol, open carrying of weapons and carrying a concealed firearm. He
is being held at the Volusia County Branch Jail without bail.
Wenzel said he never intended to hurt anyone, but he had thought about shooting at the K-9 officer he saw looking for him, according to the affidavit. Children who had arrived at school bus stops in the area were told to return home to ensure their safety.
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