Clifton Park man charged after accidentally discharging firearm
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Investigation revealed that Serrell had accidentally discharged a firearm while cleaning the weapon.
John E. Serrell of Clifton Park for Reckless Endangerment 1st degree (D felony) and Illegal Discharge of a Firearm (misdemeanor).
"It is unlawful to willfully discharge any firearm either in a public place, or in any place where there is any person to be endangered thereby. It is a crime to intentionally point or discharge any firearm toward another person (except in self-defense), even if no malice or injury is involved. "
At approximately 9:00 p.m. Friday night, state police responded to a residence in the Town of Clifton Park for a report of gunshots.
gunshots LOL
WTF ..
John E. Serrell of Clifton Park for Reckless Endangerment 1st degree (D felony) and Illegal Discharge of a Firearm (misdemeanor).
"It is unlawful to willfully discharge any firearm either in a public place, or in any place where there is any person to be endangered thereby. It is a crime to intentionally point or discharge any firearm toward another person (except in self-defense), even if no malice or injury is involved. "
At approximately 9:00 p.m. Friday night, state police responded to a residence in the Town of Clifton Park for a report of gunshots.
gunshots LOL
WTF ..
repete
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How can it be an accident AND( "It is unlawful to willfully discharge any firearm) be willful?
spat
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Guy is a dumbass, but the charges do seem like a bit of an overreach.
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I have a crazy idea, but not sure it will catch on: before cleaning your gun make sure it's unloaded.
Shit reporting and/or witnesses, though. This guy clearly from description released one bullet, but the thing says report of gunshots. I bet his ears are still ringing.
Shit reporting and/or witnesses, though. This guy clearly from description released one bullet, but the thing says report of gunshots. I bet his ears are still ringing.