Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Ottawa County shooting incident
2. Alleged girlfriend shooting case Ottawa County
Vaughn Smith has been charged in connection to a domestic assault incident in Robinson Township, Ottawa County, which left a woman shot and a man stabbed. The 35-year-old man allegedly shot at his girlfriend with their children present, but the situation escalated when their 16-year-old son defended his mother with a knife. Fortunately, the woman is expected to recover from her injuries, while the man is also expected to survive. Smith faces charges including assault with murderous intent and illegally owning a gun, with a $5 million cash/surety bond set. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities.
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Ottawa County Suspect Charged in Domestic Assault Incident
Last week, a disturbing incident unfolded in Robinson Township, Ottawa County, leaving a woman shot and a man stabbed. The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) reported that the incident took place near 96th Avenue and Winans Street on May 23.
According to authorities, a 35-year-old man allegedly shot at his girlfriend while their five children were inside the home. The situation escalated when one of the children, a brave 16-year-old boy, defended his mother with a knife. The man then reportedly shot at the teen but fortunately missed.
The woman sustained leg and head injuries but is expected to recover fully. She has already been discharged from the hospital. The man, who suffered a knife wound in the neck, is also expected to survive.
Suspect identified and Charged
The suspect in this harrowing incident has been identified as Vaughn Smith. On Wednesday, he was formally charged with two counts of assault with murderous intent, three counts of felony firearms, and one count of illegally possessing a firearm. Smith has been remanded on a $5 million cash/surety bond.
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If you have any information related to this ongoing investigation, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office. Tips can be submitted anonymously to Silent Observer at 1-877-88-SILENT.
Stay Informed and Support Victims
It is crucial to stay informed about domestic violence incidents in our communities and to support victims in their time of need. If you would like to learn more about helping children in the aftermath of domestic violence, please visit the related article on our website.
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