Police: Bartlett man charged after firing gun into the air during argument

A Bartlett man has been charged after he was accused of firing a gun during an argument.

Justo D. Diaz, 47, was charged Monday with felony reckless discharge of a firearm and misdemeanors for illegal possession of a firearm, unlawful use of a weapon and driving on a revoked license.

At about 2:10 a.m. Sunday, Bartlett police officers responded to the 100 block of Bartlett Avenue for a report of shots fired. Investigators said Diaz had been involved in an argument in a parking lot, later returned to the scene and fired a gun into the air before fleeing.

Diaz was taken into custody during a traffic stop Monday. Bartlett officers reported finding a gun and ammunition after executing a search warrant at his residence.

A judge denied pretrial detention Tuesday and Diaz’ next hearing is scheduled for Sept. 6 at the Cook County Courthouse in Rolling Meadows.