McAlester man accused of trying to kill his wife pleads to reduced charge

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September 21, 2012

McAlester man accused of trying to kill his wife pleads to reduced charge

By Rachel Petersen Staff Writer The McAlester News-Capital Fri Sep 21, 2012, 10:53 PM CDT

McALESTER — A McAlester man who was accused of shooting at his wife and trying to kill her pleaded guilty recently to a reduced charge.

Aaron Ray Todd, 40, was charged in July in Pittsburg County District Court with one count of shooting with intent to kill.

On Aug. 24, Todd pleaded guilty to feloniously pointing a firearm. He was fined $550 and judgment and sentencing were deferred for a period of five years.

Contact Rachel Petersen at rpetersen@mcalesternews.com.

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