Police in San Jose arrested a security guard who was seen earlier this month allegedly assaulting an unhoused person while brandishing a weapon, the department said.

The incident happened on Sept. 2 at about 5:30 p.m. in the area of West San Carlos Street and Leland Avenue between Bascom Avenue and Leigh Avenue. The San Jose Police Department said officers were dispatched to investigate a report of someone brandishing a gun in the area. The officers learned that a suspect had chased a homeless person, pushed him to the ground, and pointed a gun at him, police said.

It was reported that the suspect was wearing a silver badge on his belt and appeared to be a law enforcement officer or security guard, police said. The victim was not hurt, and the suspect fled before officers arrived, police

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