Prion
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The last time this happened in VT it caused a fatality and jail time for the shooter. Be safe, take care, and know what is beyond your target!
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS • SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2010
BRIDPORT — Addison County prosecutors are deciding what charges, if any, to bring against a man accused of shooting a Bridport man in the victim’s backyard.
Vermont State Police say 76-year-old Peter Damone was in his yard Friday night when he was hit by a bullet fired by a man who was target shooting some distance away.
The victim was able to summon his wife, who then called Vermont State Police in New Haven. Two neighbors also provided assistance in moving Damone out of the area.
Rescue responded and transported Damone to Porter Hospital in Middlebury. He was evaluated there and then transported to Fletcher Allen Medical Center in Burlington, where he was in stable condition as of Saturday morning.
Police have not released the name of the man accused of firing the shot.
The Vermont State Police, aided by Vermont Fish and Game Wardens, are conducting the investigation. This is an ongoing investigation and further releases are forthcoming as the investigation continues. The Addison County States Attorneys Office will review this case and decide what charges may be filed.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS • SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2010
BRIDPORT — Addison County prosecutors are deciding what charges, if any, to bring against a man accused of shooting a Bridport man in the victim’s backyard.
Vermont State Police say 76-year-old Peter Damone was in his yard Friday night when he was hit by a bullet fired by a man who was target shooting some distance away.
The victim was able to summon his wife, who then called Vermont State Police in New Haven. Two neighbors also provided assistance in moving Damone out of the area.
Rescue responded and transported Damone to Porter Hospital in Middlebury. He was evaluated there and then transported to Fletcher Allen Medical Center in Burlington, where he was in stable condition as of Saturday morning.
Police have not released the name of the man accused of firing the shot.
The Vermont State Police, aided by Vermont Fish and Game Wardens, are conducting the investigation. This is an ongoing investigation and further releases are forthcoming as the investigation continues. The Addison County States Attorneys Office will review this case and decide what charges may be filed.