POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) - A Chubbuck couple has had their charges in the accidental shooting death of a 5-year-old conditionally dismissed.
KIDK-TV reports (https://bit.ly/1PAGM08 ) in papers filed Wednesday, Rusty and Ashlee Lish were able to reach a deferred prosecution agreement with prosecutors.
The terms of the deal include completion of parenting and gun safety courses, family counseling, a $28,000 payment to the child’s family, among other conditions.
The couple had pleaded guilty to charges of misdemeanor injury to a child in connection with the death of Noelle Shawver.
Noelle was shot by the Lishes’ 5-year-old in July while visiting the couple’s home. Prosecutors allege the couple left loaded firearms within reach of the children.
A county prosecutor says charges against the couple could be brought back if any of the deal’s terms are broken.
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Information from: KIDK-TV, https://www.kidk.com/
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