TFred
Regular Member
This may be an interesting case to follow.
Two men involved in a shooting (at each other.) One hit in the shoulder, one not at all.
Of note: Uninjured man initially released, but then later updates indicate charges will be sought against both.
Injured man: possession of a firearm after being convicted of a felony, reckless discharge of a weapon, and discharging a firearm in the City limits
Uninjured man: malicious wounding, reckless discharge of a weapon, and discharging a firearm in the City limits
Sounds like they may have initially thought it was a self-defense shooting, but then later decided maybe not so much.
I seem to recall either a case law cite or someone mentioning that a convicted felon may use a gun for self-defense, if the situation warrants. Not sure how that could happen, since it would be a crime for him to have it before the incident... but anyway.
TFred
Article from Police Blog.
Shooting Investigation
UPDATE:
Charges are now being sought against both subjects involved in the shooting on White St last night.
Expected charges against injured male: possession of a firearm after being convicted of a felony, reckless discharge of a weapon, and discharging a firearm in the City limits.
Expected charges against second male: malicious wounding, reckless discharge of a weapon, and discharging a firearm in the City limits.
900 block White St, 1/3 5:17 pm. Police responded to several reports of gunfire in the street. Upon arrival, officers found one 27-year-old Fredericksburg resident inside a house with a shooting injury to his shoulder. The injury was not life-threatening and the subject was transported by ambulance to the hospital. Officers also found one male subject standing in the street with a weapon; he was immediately secured in investigative detention but he has since been released without charges. Two additional males were also detained at the scene due to their possible involvement with the incident, and they have also been released.
Two weapons were recovered at the scene.
The early investigation indicates that both the injured male and the armed subject taken into custody were involved in a verbal altercation concerning a personal dispute. The altercation became physical and both subjects drew weapons and exchanged fire. The injured male then retreated into his home. The investigation has determined that the injured male is a convicted felon and charges are pending against him in connection with his possession and discharge of a firearm.
The investigation is ongoing and additional information relating to the identities and any charges against involved parties will be released as it becomes available.
Two men involved in a shooting (at each other.) One hit in the shoulder, one not at all.
Of note: Uninjured man initially released, but then later updates indicate charges will be sought against both.
Injured man: possession of a firearm after being convicted of a felony, reckless discharge of a weapon, and discharging a firearm in the City limits
Uninjured man: malicious wounding, reckless discharge of a weapon, and discharging a firearm in the City limits
Sounds like they may have initially thought it was a self-defense shooting, but then later decided maybe not so much.
I seem to recall either a case law cite or someone mentioning that a convicted felon may use a gun for self-defense, if the situation warrants. Not sure how that could happen, since it would be a crime for him to have it before the incident... but anyway.
TFred
Article from Police Blog.
Shooting Investigation
UPDATE:
Charges are now being sought against both subjects involved in the shooting on White St last night.
Expected charges against injured male: possession of a firearm after being convicted of a felony, reckless discharge of a weapon, and discharging a firearm in the City limits.
Expected charges against second male: malicious wounding, reckless discharge of a weapon, and discharging a firearm in the City limits.
900 block White St, 1/3 5:17 pm. Police responded to several reports of gunfire in the street. Upon arrival, officers found one 27-year-old Fredericksburg resident inside a house with a shooting injury to his shoulder. The injury was not life-threatening and the subject was transported by ambulance to the hospital. Officers also found one male subject standing in the street with a weapon; he was immediately secured in investigative detention but he has since been released without charges. Two additional males were also detained at the scene due to their possible involvement with the incident, and they have also been released.
Two weapons were recovered at the scene.
The early investigation indicates that both the injured male and the armed subject taken into custody were involved in a verbal altercation concerning a personal dispute. The altercation became physical and both subjects drew weapons and exchanged fire. The injured male then retreated into his home. The investigation has determined that the injured male is a convicted felon and charges are pending against him in connection with his possession and discharge of a firearm.
The investigation is ongoing and additional information relating to the identities and any charges against involved parties will be released as it becomes available.