Man Installing Satellite TV Shoots, Kills Wife

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Officials are trying to determine whether to file charges against a man who fatally shot his wife while trying to install a satellite television system in their home.

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According to sheriff's department spokesman Maj. Robert Hills, Ronald Long fired a shot from the inside of their home after several unsuccessful efforts to punch a hole through the exterior wall using other means. Investigators said Ronald Long believed his family was inside the house.

He told authorities that he fired a second shot, then called out his wife's name and the names of their two children. When he got no reply, he ran outside and found his wounded wife.

Patsy Long was hit by the second of two shots fired by Ronald Long, the Henry County Sheriff's Department said.

Hills said a person involved in such a case normally would be charged with manslaughter, but that was up to the prosecutor.

What??? How could you possibly not consider filing charges? Even if the sentence commuted (or plea bargained) charges MUST be filed! It's the only way to send a message to men who recklessly use guns to punch holes in their walls! Probably the guy actually intended to kill his wife, too.

I wonder if Patsy Long had a bicycle.

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