A Kentucky man has been charged with murder after being found guilty of what he says was an accidental shooting.
The Jeffersontown Police Department said officers were called to an apartment complex on Fir Trail in Louisville around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, in response to a reported shooting, according to WDRB.
When the police arrived they found a woman with a gunshot wound to the shoulder. He was then rushed to the hospital, where he died during emergency surgery.
Jeffersontown police have identified the woman as 19 years old Noraa Deglow.
Arrested by the police Adam Thomas at the scene after police found a revolver in his jacket pocket, which had one spent cartridge.
Thomas, 21, told police that he and Deglow were watching TV and “smoking” before the incident happened. He said he picked up the gun and threw it, which is where it accidentally went off.
The police also spoke to witnesses inside the apartment, who said that Thomas has a habit of pulling out his gun and pointing it at people in a way that seems like he is joking. Meanwhile, another witness told authorities they heard Thomas say the gun didn’t go off properly after the shooting.
Thomas is currently being held at Metro Corrections. He appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday morning, April 8, for his case, where he pleaded not guilty. The judge set his bond at $500,000 cash.
He is next expected to appear in court on Thursday, April 16.
It is not yet clear whether Thomas has retained legal counsel following his arrest. The Jeffersontown Police Department did not immediately respond Us Weeklyrequest for comment on the case.
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Additionally, police have not confirmed how Thomas and Deglow knew each other prior to the shooting. However, WLKY reported that they are in a romantic relationship.
It is also unknown how many people were in the area at the time of the incident.
The investigation into this case is still ongoing as investigators are busy trying to get more information.
Murder is considered a capital offense in the state of Kentucky. Those found guilty can receive different sentences depending on the seriousness of the crime and the details of the murder. Other possible sentences include the death penalty, life in prison, life in prison without parole and a prison sentence of between 20 and 50 years.
