An Independence man is facing criminal charges for shooting a pregnant woman on Saturday.
Jermaine Hall, 50, is in Jackson County Jail on one count of unlawful use of a firearm, armed criminal conduct, and aggravated escape from a stop or detention.
What happened
Around 4:40 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, the Sugar Creek Police Department was dispatched to the area of Kentucky Road and Sterling Avenue—just outside police headquarters—due to reports of shots fired. Officers continued to search the area despite seeing nothing.
About a quarter mile away, the officers noticed a car pulled over with a man gesturing for aid. He said his wife had been shot in the leg and required assistance…