Mom accuses shooting of kids says it was accident
Tina Payne faces attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon after an Aug. 4 incident in which police say she held a .22 revolver to her daughter’s head. Her son and daughter were struck by a bullet as a brother wrestled the gun away. Payne claims the shooting was an accident and that she was not conscious of her actions. Defense notes paranoia and alleged mental illness at the time, while the judge urged cooperation with counsel. Payne previously harmed herself after the incident.
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Belmont String Bean employees robbed at gunpoint
Two String Bean restaurant workers in Belmont were robbed at gunpoint Tuesday night beside the back alley near North Main Street in the downtown area. A man struck one employee on the head before both suspects fled on foot with personal items.
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Downtown Belmont Robbery Under Investigation
Police describe two suspects, a black male and a white male. The black suspect wore a red bandana over his face. A downtown restaurant employee was treated for minor injuries. Investigators recovered physical evidence and pursue leads as Lt. Sgt. John Wilson urges normal business activity downtown. Call 704-825-3792 with tips.
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John Wilson
Belmont Police Department
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