– Wedding reception groom jail
– Man hospitalized shot wedding reception.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE/Gray News) – A wedding night celebration in Kentucky turned into a nightmare as the groom, Corey Parker, found himself in a sticky situation. The events that unfolded at the wedding reception in Salem left one man hospitalized with a gunshot wound to his hand, while Parker and another man, Jonathon Goff, ended up in jail.
Details of the Incident
According to Indiana State Police, chaos ensued when a woman dialed 911 to report that Parker had allegedly shot her boyfriend during an argument that escalated into a physical altercation involving Goff. The woman described the incident as a possible drunken accident.
As the dust settled, it was revealed that Parker had just exchanged vows with his wife before the unfortunate turn of events. Marriage license records confirm that Parker and his wife had tied the knot in 2022.
Sequence of Events
Parker recounted to the police that his bride had left with Goff’s wife to head back to the hotel. Trouble brewed when Goff was accused of flirting with another woman, leading to a heated argument with his own wife.
As Parker was making his way out, a confrontation erupted between him and Goff, resulting in a physical altercation where both parties pushed each other. Parker claimed that Goff attempted to reach for a gun in the car’s center console during the scuffle.
Amid the chaos, the gun discharged, striking the woman’s boyfriend who had called 911. Parker insisted that he did not intend to harm the man but believed that he and Goff were under threat as the situation escalated.
Legal Consequences
Parker was charged with battery for striking Goff in the face and criminal recklessness for the unintended shooting. Goff faced the same charges and pleaded not guilty. He was granted a $3,000 cash bond as the legal proceedings unfolded.
Both Parker and Goff are scheduled to stand trial in September to address the repercussions of the fateful wedding reception incident.
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1. Wedding reception ends with groom in jail
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