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Man arrested in Franklin after shooting at Amazon delivery driver

A driver for Amazon was shot at in Tennessee during a delivery
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FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WTVF) — A man is now facing charges after allegedly opening fire on two Amazon delivery people trying to leave a package.

The incident happened on Tuesday at 321 Ann Crockett Court. Police said William J. Schodowski is alleged to have come out of his home "hollering and screaming."

Watch the video of the shooting in the player above. The video submitted to NewsChannel 5 does not have audio.

The delivery duo tried to go back to their Amazon delivery van when Schodowski allegedly used a gun and struck the vehicle. The Williamson County Sheriff's Office confirmed a bullet hit the Amazon van's window.

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Police said Schodowski allegedly fired at the delivery people but those bullets went into a tree.

He was charged with two counts of aggravated assault and one count of vandalism.

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