Calumet man charged in shooting
Calumet man charged in shooting
Hansen draws felony count
By KAYLA GAHAGAN, DMG Writer
HOUGHTON — The 21-year-old Calumet man charged with allegedly shooting at four people picking berries on his property this week may have been a former boyfriend of one of the victims, according to the Michigan State Police at the agency’s Calumet post.
Thomas Hansen, of Calumet, was charged in Houghton County District Court Wednesday with one felony count of assault with a dangerous weapon, punishable by up to four years in prison. He was also charged with a misdemeanor count of firearms while aimed without malice, which is punishable by up to a year in jail.
Hansen was arrested Tuesday for allegedly shooting at four people picking berries on his property Monday, according to the Michigan State Police Calumet post.
The Post said they are still investigating the possible relationship between Hansen and one of the victims. Hansen allegedly came up behind the four people on property near Golf Course Road at about 1 p.m. and shot toward them, insisting they leave the property or face further harm. A statement from the MSP said according to the alleged victims, the shots were fired in close proximity to them and they could hear bullets passing by and hitting branches near their heads. No one was injured during the incident.
Kayla Gahagan can be reached at gahagan@mininggazette.com
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