John Vance Jr., the suspect in the Muncie block party shooting, has pleaded not guilty to charges including aggravated battery and unlawful possession of a firearm. One person was killed and 18 others injured in the shooting. Vance is currently the only person charged in connection with the incident. shooting-at-muncie-block-party-pleads-not-guilty-41971460″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Head Topics reported
John Vance Jr., the individual accused of being involved in the tragic mass shooting at a block party in Muncie, has entered a plea of not guilty to charges including aggravated battery, unlawful possession of a firearm by a violent offender, and criminal recklessness. Appearing before a judge for the first time on Tuesday, the 36-year-old faces accusations related to the shooting that occurred on July 30. The incident resulted in the death of one individual, identified as Joseph Bonner, and left 18 others injured, with 17 sustaining gunshot wounds and one being hit by a car. Vance is currently the only person charged in connection with the shooting, although authorities have not charged him in relation to Bonner’s death. The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges against Vance may be forthcoming..
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