Source:	Date: 2021
'VT Gun Incident':
GOV Analysis:
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Date: 10/15/2021	Town: Arlington
VT Resident?: Yes	Law Abiding Citizen Prior to Incident: Felon
Event Type: Aggravated Assault	Firearm Crime: Aggravated Assault, Reckless Endangerment, Person Prohibited from Possessing firearms
Injury Type: None
Actual Gun Use: Yes	Gun Actually Fired: No
Domestic Violence: No	Suicide: No
Details: VSP News Release-Incident NEWS RELEASE CASE#: 21B302983 DATE/TIME: 10/15/21 approximately 2300 hours INCIDENT LOCATION: Butternut Gutter, Arlington VIOLATION: Aggravated Assault, Reckless Endangerment, Person Prohibited from Possessing firearms ACCUSED: Shane Leland AGE: 31 CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Arlington, VT SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/15/21 at approximately 2300 hours Troopers handled a complaint of a verbal argument that turned physical and possibly involved the pointing of a firearm. Investigation revealed that Leland engaged in a verbal, then physical altercation with another male at his residence. At one point during the incident a firearm was brandished and pointed at a male involved. On 10/16/21 at approximately 1100 hours Troopers arrived at the residence in Arlington in an attempt to make contact with Leland concerning the incident. At approximately 1245 hours Troopers took Leland into custody resulting from a car stop. He was transported to the Shaftsbury barracks for processing. Leland was subsequently lodged at the Marble Valley Correctional Center and held without bail. He is due in Bennington Superior Court on 10/18/21 at 1230 hours to answer to the charges.
NO law will prevent crime. No law will stop criminals from getting guns. Gun Control only effects the law-abiding citizen and the politicians know it.
News Articles
Source 1: 10/16/2021: SHAFTSBURY BARRACKS/ MULTIPLE CHARGES
Source 2: 10/19/2021: Arlington man accused of kidnapping and assault
Source 3: 10/19/2021: Arlington man accused of kidnapping and assault
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