A Fayette County grand jury has indicted former Peachtree City Police Chief William McCollom in the shooting of his wife on New Year’s Day.

WXIA-TV reports that he was indicted for misdemeanor reckless conduct. Fayette County District Attorney Scott Ballard had argued McCollom acted with reckless conduct when he shot his now former wife in their bed on New Year's Day.

He said there was no evidence to suggest McCollom meant to shoot her. A GBI investigation found McCollom went to bed with a loaded gun after drinking and consuming sleeping medication. He was awakened by the gunshot. WXIA reports Margaret McCollom is still being treated for paralysis below the waist and other complications.

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