Veteran Faced With Reckless Shooting Charges | Indianapolis News

An Indianapolis Army veteran faces felony charges after posting a video of himself firing a rifle at a coffee bag in his backyard — a shot that could have traveled nearly a mile and a half through a densely populated neighborhood. Police say the act is dangerously reckless, even without a direct victim, and argue it’s a stark warning about gun safety. Smith’s defense claims no one was in harm’s way, pointing to aerial footage of wooded areas and train tracks behind his property, and argues the charges rely on speculative harm. Legal experts note that reckless endangerment doesn’t require a victim — the act itself can be enough. Smith made his court appearance this week and was released on a $10,000 bond. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1f68cfb940d7908f