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According to a release from the Office of Public Relations, Battle was injured when her friend Richardson showed her his personal firearm and a bullet reportedly caused an accidental wound to her leg.
According to the police report released by Chief of Farmville Police Doug Mooney, “The investigation revealed that another Longwood University student, 21 year old Jacob E. Richardson, was inside a residence with the victim trying to unload the handgun when it accidently discharged.”
He was charged with Reckless Handling of a Firearm and was released pending a court appearance in Prince Edward County General District Court on Sept. 30 at 9 a.m.
Reckless Handling of a Firearm is classified as a Class 1 misdemeanor, according to the Virginia General Assembly Legislative Information System website.
The authorized punishment for a Class 1 misdemeanor is “confinement in jail for not more than 12 months and a fine of not more than $2,500, either or both,” according to the Virginia General Assembly Legislative Information System website.
Naturally, according to the pro-gun folks, it was the system's fault that Aaron Alexis was able to buy a gun, but those same voices will approve of this young man continuing to be qualified to buy and own firearms.
My opinion: if you shoot someone accidentally you should never be allowed to own guns again.
What do you think? Please leave a comment.
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