Sunday Shooting Sends 1 to Hospital, 1 to Jail
November 27th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
A 46 year old Monticello mas was arrested Sunday night, following a 9 pm incident where he allegedly had an argument with an ex-, and then shot into the house with a rifle, striking the victim.
Tommy Hammil was arrested and charged with first degree battery and felon in possession of a firearm.
The victim was struck in the shoulder. He was treated and released from Drew Memorial Hospital.
The shooting occurred near South Maple and Bolling Streets.
Judge Kenny Johnson set Hammil’s bond at $10,000, Monday morning.
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Hate that things ended this way but I hope it was a lesson learned for all involved. Things happen within our lives for reasons,some we may understand while others leave us wondering why,but never should we torment others to the point that we are not sure what the outcome will be. Each one of as a individual can only take so much before we snap and lose all control over what action or actions will be taken and the result will be do something that we will regret later but then its to late to take it back so before acting out its better to just sit back, be the bigger person and not let things go to heart because this very thing could happen to any of us… We just have to leave it in gods hands he is the only one that knows why these things happen and he is the only one that can help these people…
How do you shoot someone and not get attempted murder charges. That is crazy.
How can u shoot someone and walk with this bond and charges???
this is an outrage i cant believe that the police would just let someone out of jail after doing this. I believe this is whats wrong with our nation today its always a slap on the wrist when they really should make an example outta this. Well i can honestly say this if it was your kid or family member that this happend to you would want justice but its the system thats messed up. The justice system is really saying its ok to committe these crimes and you can get off scott free. DO YOUR JOBS PEOPLE IF YOUR TOO LAZY TO DO IT LET ME KNOW ILL BE GLAD TO DO IT FOR YOU!!!! Thats why people take the law into there own hands just sayin
Note: MPD arrested him. The first appearance judge set his bond, not the police.
Joe Burgess, MonticelloLive
How does this happenh? He shot someone! Only 1,ooo…my kithen table cost that much. This was someones life…this has to be looked into…anyone with sense knows this doesn’t sound right @ all.