Free agent quarterback Tarvaris Jackson was arrested early Friday morning while visiting family and friends in Kissimmee, Fla., after allegedly pulling a gun on his wife and threatening to kill her.
Jackson, who has spent the past four seasons with the Seahawks, got into an argument with his wife. His wife told police Jackson can become violent when he is drunk and has hit her in the past, according to a police report obtained by WESH’s Chris Hush.
Arrest report: Tarvaris Jackson was intoxicated, loaded gun, pointed it at her, said "I'll kill you…" @WESH pic.twitter.com/7masmNDtNF
— Chris Hush (@ChrisHushWESH) June 24, 2016
Jackson and his wife were apparently arguing, leading the quarterback to begin packing his bags. Jackson then said he was going to leave. He apparently went and got a gun out of a bag, loaded it and pointed it at her. He then threatened to kill her according to the police report, saying “I’ll kill you b—, I’ll kill you.”
One of Jackson’s friends apparently grabbed a hold of him and was able to stop him. During the incident, Jackson’s wife says she grabbed a knife and clothing iron at various points to protect herself. Their children were in the home and asleep at the time.
Jackson told a different tale to police, saying that nothing occurred except for the two arguing consistently throughout their. He also denied that there was a gun in the home even though police found one, along with some marijuana.
Here is a look at the community where they were staying:
This is where former @Seahawks QB Tarvaris Jackson allegedly pulled the gun. Deputies also found weed in home @WESH pic.twitter.com/wQ8hgbLdiT
— Chris Hush (@ChrisHushWESH) June 24, 2016
Jackson, 33, is currently a free agent. He has spent nine seasons in the NFL — five with the Vikings and the past four with Seattle. He has been charged with aggravated assault.
