Police: Man tries to kill someone twice, gun jams both times

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Police said a man tried to kill someone and the gun jammed, twice.

On Sept. 22 the West Palm Beach Police Department arrested Marquise Reid.

According to the police report, Reid,30, approached the victim who was standing in the driveway and said, "You don't believe me," and pressed the trigger.

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The victim told police the gun didn't fire so Reid tried again. It failed a second time, according to the report.

Reid then threw the gun to the ground and ran behind the house. The victim told police that he believed Reid had the intention to kill him.

The victim has known Reid since he was two years old and has frequent contact with him, police said.

Reid faces charges of premeditated attempted for first degree murder with a firearm and resisting an officer without violence.