SMETHPORT — A Turtlepoint woman asked for a jury trial for a case in which she’s accused of shooting her then-boyfriend in the pelvic area, seriously injuring him, in 2018.
Joann E. Hull, 34, appeared for a brief last day to plea conference Thursday in McKean County Court, where her attorney, Greg Henry, informed President Judge John Pavlock that she wants a trial.
Hull is charged with two counts of aggravated assault, a first-degree felony and a second-degree felony; and one count each of simple assault and recklessly endangering another person, both second-degree misdemeanors.
According to the criminal complaint, Hull, who was then living at 24 Chamberlain Ave., Bradford, called 911 at 1:46 p.m. on April 7 to report the alleged shooting.
Officers said emergency medical personnel checked the alleged victim and determined he was shot in the pelvic area with an exit wound near or around the right buttock. He was transported from the scene to Wagner Avenue, from where he was flown via medical helicopter to Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, N.Y. He underwent emergency surgery and was listed in stable condition, the criminal complaint stated.
The criminal complaint indicated the shooting occurred during a domestic dispute, but no specific motive was stated.
Hull is free, having posted 10 percent of $50,000 bail.