LEDBETTER MAN ACCUSED OF FIRING SHOTGUN AT PASSING VEHICLE

  

A Ledbetter man faces a deadly conduct charge after being accused of shooting at a passing vehicle.

According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded just past 9:30 p.m. Saturday to a report of gunfire in the 1100 block of County Road 123 near Ledbetter.  A 911 call reported that a man, identified as 66-year-old Kenneth Earl Bradshaw, had allegedly raised a shotgun and fired in the direction of a passing vehicle occupied by two adults and three children.

Deputies set up barricades in the area to prevent any other people or vehicles from being exposed to the threat.  Members of the sheriff’s office’s Special Response Team and Criminal Investigations Division, as well as the Lee County Precinct 2 Constable’s Office, responded to assist with the investigation and apprehension of the suspect.

After using a drone to assist in monitoring the property, deputies determined that the suspect had gone back into his residence.  They carried out a tactical operation, surrounding the residence and issuing verbal commands for the suspect to exit.  Ultimately, the suspect complied and was taken into custody without further incident.

Bradshaw was transported to the Lee County Jail and booked in for Deadly Conduct – Discharge of a Firearm.

Investigators recovered evidence from the scene.  No injuries were reported as a result of the incident. 

The sheriff’s office says investigation is ongoing and that additional charges may be possible as the case is reviewed by the proper authorities.