Michael Bernard Hughey Indicted By Grand Jury Accused of Shooting DeKalb Officer
Convicted felon Michael Beard Hughey, accused of shooting a DeKalb police officer was indicted by a grand jury Thursday. Hughey, 37 is accused of shooting Officer Deron Fulton, 24.
Investigators say Officer Fulton tried to approach Hughey during a routine traffic stop around 8:30 that evening. They say Hughey opened fire, striking the officer in the shoulder.
The search for Hughey near Bouldercrest Road and 285 was intense and police say a tip ultimately led them to the shooting suspect who was hold up at a Stockbridge Hotel.
A DeKalb County grand jury indicted Hughey on several charges including attempted murder, aggravated assault on a police officer and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
If convicted, Hughey is facing up to 50 years in behind bars.
Grand Jury Indicts Man Accused of Shooting DeKalb Officer: MyFoxATLANTA.com
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