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Community service ordered for Va gun show accident


Associated Press
09/01/09 3:35 PM EDT

SALEM, VA. — A judge has ordered 40 hours of community service for two men charged in connection with the discharge of a rifle during a July gun show in Salem.

Salem General District Court Vincent Lilley also ordered David Jack Gold and Thomas Ray Allen on Tuesday to pay $10 in restitution to the Salem Civic Center for damage. Gold also was fined $250.

Gold is a gun dealer from Bland. Police say Gold and Allen were replacing the stock on a military-style antique rifle when the gun accidentally discharged and shot the floor.

Gold was charged with obstruction of justice and recklessly handling a firearm. Allen was charged with recklessly handling a firearm.

The charges will be dismissed if the men comply within a year.

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Information from: The Roanoke Times, http://www.roanoketimes.com



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