Man convicted of manslaughter in daughter's shooting death
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) - A Marysville man who shot his 6-year-old daughter was acquitted of a murder charge but convicted of manslaughter.
Snohomish County Superior Court jurors weren't convinced Richard Peters intentionally pointed a handgun at his daughter Stormy, as prosecutors said.
The Everett Herald reports the jury agreed Monday that Peters was reckless when he shot the girl a year ago between the eyes.
The 43-year-old faces more than 13 years in prison when he is sentenced next Tuesday in Everett.
Peters said the gun fired accidentally.
Snohomish County Superior Court jurors weren't convinced Richard Peters intentionally pointed a handgun at his daughter Stormy, as prosecutors said.
The Everett Herald reports the jury agreed Monday that Peters was reckless when he shot the girl a year ago between the eyes.
The 43-year-old faces more than 13 years in prison when he is sentenced next Tuesday in Everett.
Peters said the gun fired accidentally.