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A Colorado Springs man was arrested Wednesday night after he allegedly chased off three teenagers trying to raise money for Coronado High School while firing a gun.

Arthur Baldwin, 39, became verbally and physically aggressive toward three boys who were selling discount cards as part of a school fundraiser, Colorado Springs police said.

Baldwin grabbed one of the teens who came to his home, police said. After they fled, police said, Baldwin chased them and fired two rounds from a .25-caliber handgun.

Neighbors called police to report hearing gunshots around 8:15 p.m.

None of the students was injured. Police officers surrounded Baldwin's home and were able to coax him to surrender.

Baldwin was arrested on suspicion of felony menacing and unlawful discharge of a firearm. He was released from the El Paso County jail after posting bond.

The students were football players selling discount cards to raise money for the Coronado High School football team, according to Colorado Springs School District 11 spokeswoman Devra Ashby.

Baldwin bought a discount card from the students, Ashby said. Police could not confirm whether Baldwin was intoxicated.

For now, D-11 is not considering any changes in their fundraising policies, Ashby said. Students are always told to be wary of anyone who appears to be intoxicated, she said.

"The students did the right thing, they left," Ashby said.

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