An elderly man was arrested after allegedly pointing a gun at his caretaker.

Salina Police Captain Mike Sweeney tells KSAL News that officers were sent to the 700 block of Park Street on Thursday night around 8pm after 87-year-old Roy Pierce allegedly pointed a a handgun at a couple of women.

Police say Pierce and Denise Johnson got into a verbal disagreement over money inside Pierce’s home.

Johnson told officers he then pointed a silver revolver at her – prompting her to run next door for help.

A second woman, Jessica Hiatt approached Pierce’s home and was on the front porch when he allegedly threatened her with the gun as well.

Pierce is now facing a charge of aggravated assault.

No one was hurt during the incident.