Kentucky Man Charged with Murder Following Accidental Shooting Allegation

A man from Kentucky is facing murder charges after being held responsible for a shooting he claims was accidental.

The Jeffersontown Police Department reported that officers were dispatched to an apartment on Fir Trail in Louisville at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, following reports of a shooting, as noted by WDRB.

When they arrived, officers discovered a woman with a gunshot wound to her shoulder. She was transported to a hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries during emergency surgery.

The police have identified the victim as 19-year-old Noraa Deglow.

Officers arrested Adam Thomas at the scene after retrieving a revolver from his jacket pocket, which had one spent cartridge.

Thomas, 21, stated to police that he and Deglow had been watching TV and “smoking” before the incident. He alleged that when he picked up the gun and tossed it, it accidentally discharged.

Witnesses inside the apartment reported that Thomas frequently took out his gun and pointed it at people in what appeared to be a playful manner. One witness also mentioned hearing Thomas claim that the gun misfired immediately after the shooting.

Thomas is currently held at Metro Corrections and made his first court appearance on the morning of Wednesday, April 8, for his arraignment, where he pleaded not guilty. A judge set his bond at $500,000 cash.

His next court appearance is scheduled for Thursday, April 16.

It remains unclear whether Thomas has secured legal representation since his arrest. The Jeffersontown Police Department has yet to respond to Us Weekly’s inquiry about the case.

Furthermore, police have not confirmed the relationship between Thomas and Deglow prior to the shooting. However, WLKY has reported that they were romantically involved.

Details regarding the number of individuals present at the residence at the time of the incident are still unknown.

The investigation is ongoing as authorities aim to uncover further details.

Murder is considered a capital offense in Kentucky, and those convicted can face various penalties based on case severity and circumstances surrounding the killing, including the possibility of the death penalty, life in prison with or without parole, or prison terms ranging from 20 to 50 years.