Man Arrested After Shots Fired at Hammond Circle Apartments

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Kosciusko Police arrested a man Tuesday morning after responding to reports of gunfire at Hammond Circle Apartments.

Officers were dispatched around 8:35 a.m. and quickly took 34-year-old Vernon Melton of Kosciusko into custody.

Police recovered a firearm and nine shell casings at the scene. The investigation revealed that Melton had fired into two occupied apartments. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

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Melton is charged with two counts of shooting into a dwelling and one count of possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. His bond was set at $300,000.

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1 comment
  1. Gina Meeks
    Gina Meeks
    June 5, 2025 at 1:25 AM

    Oh My Goodness My daughter And Grandchildren Live There.

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