Calder man charged with aggravated assault after attempted shooting
Meile
Courtesy of the SCSO
CALDER –– Details have been released on an alleged attempted shooting that occurred on Monday morning in the southern region of Shoshone County.
61-year-old Steven Meile was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault after he opened fire on two men who were conducting a tree survey on Stimson Lumber property.
According to the probable cause affidavit, the two men were both wearing reflective vests while completing their work when they reportedly heard three to five gunshots fired in rapid succession. One of the men stated that two of the shots “zinged” by his left ear. According to the report, both men dropped to the ground in fear, believing they were being shot at intentionally. According to the reports, the men believed the weapon being used was a handgun due to the loud sounds accompanying the shots.
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