A Twentynine Palms man who allegedly shot a BB gun at neighbors and deputies was arrested yesterday. Deputies were called to the 5500 block of Mariposa Avenue in Twentynine Palms about 3:30 p.m. for a neighborhood disturbance. Neighbors told Z107.7 News that the suspect was shooting a BB gun at the neighbors, who called for help. Booking records identify the suspect as Mark Richardson, 61. Neighbors said when deputies arrived, Richardson allegedly shot at them, and they returned fire. Neither Richardson nor the deputies were injured, and Richardson was then taken into custody. Mark Richardson was arrested for investigation of attempted murder, booked into West Valley Detention Center, with his bail set at $1 million.
