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Charges Reduced Against Shooting Suspect

Posted: Jun. 9, 2021 12:05 AM PDT

The Grass Valley man arrested for shooting another man during Memorial Day weekend has made is first appearance in a Nevada County courtroom. 52-year-old Darryl Skelton is a convicted felon with an extensive criminal record. He was originally booked by the Sheriff’s Department for assault with a deadly weapon causing great bodily injury and being a felon in possession of a gun. But Assistant District Attorney Chris Walsh says that’s not what they’re filing, for now…

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Walsh says prosecutors are waiting for more information from the Sheriff’s Department…

click to listen to Chris Walsh

The Sheriff’s Department described the victim’s injuries as significant, but he was last reported to be in stable condition. They described his relationship with Skelton only as acquaintances. A motive for the shooting has not been revealed.

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