Guard Member Charged After Weapon Incident | Yakima News

Yakima News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 8, 2026 · 1m

A 21-year-old Georgia National Guard member, Zion Mitchell, is facing serious charges in D.C. after allegedly drawing his firearm on a fellow soldier during an argument inside a van — sparking fears of escalating tensions amid the Guard’s year-long presence in the city. Witnesses say he made a provocative comment and clicked his holster, then pointed the gun at the other soldier. Mitchell initially claimed he was just showing off a magazine, but later admitted to pulling out his pistol — though insisting he aimed downward. A judge has denied bail due to the severity of the charges, including…