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Teen Accused of Firing Gun Near Busy Street | Montpelier News
A 21-year-old woman, Hailey Peacock, faces reckless endangerment charges after accidentally firing a nine-millimeter handgun near a downtown intersection at 2 a.m.—no one was hurt, but the shot sent shockwaves through the community. She claims she thought the safety was engaged and didn’t realize the gun’s direction when it discharged while she was adjusting it in her purse. Police say the area, though less congested at that hour, still had pedestrians and nearby activity. Peacock pleaded not guilty in court and is due back on November 4th under strict conditions as authorities dig deeper…
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