Man accused of leaving a weapon unattended is the one charged in relation to Sunday afternoon shooting death of an 8-year-old boy.
Micah D. Stitts, 26, of Macomb is accused of leaving a weapon on a table unattended while many children were present, according to a misdemeanor charge that was submitted to the Peoria County Circuit Court on Monday.
The Peoria County Jail could hold him for a year and punish him up to $2,500 if found guilty. Another choice is probation.
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Throughout a hearing at the Peoria County Courthouse at 3 p.m., he was being held at the jail. He was wearing an orange prisoner’s uniform when he was shown on the monitor.
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It was scheduled for Stitts’ release and July 10 court date. Additionally, a warrant for his arrest for neglecting to appear in court for a traffic case from 2018 had been served on him.
After being shot in the head, the eight-year-old youngster was sent to a nearby hospital. Police Chief Eric Echevarria stated on Sunday night that the youngster was in serious condition and that his injuries were “life-threatening.”
He told WMBD-TV on Sunday night that the youngster was eight years old, according to Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria. On Monday, the child’s age was misrepresented in a press release. It has since been updated.