In a significant development from Lawrence County Circuit Court, Brandon Waire, a 40-year-old resident of Columbia, has been convicted of second-degree murder and aggravated assault. This verdict stems from the tragic shooting of Sharon Gillespie, a 61-year-old resident of Lawrenceburg, which occurred in April 2021. The incident took place in the parking lot of The Summit, where Gillespie was shot and subsequently collapsed in the foyer of the establishment. Emergency medical services transported her to STRHS-Lawrenceburg, but despite efforts to save her, she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The court has yet to schedule a sentencing hearing for Waire, leaving the community awaiting the outcome of this critical phase of the judicial process. Additionally, another individual involved in the case, Victoria Cash, also 40 years old and from Columbia, is set to appear in court for a motion hearing on October 24. The proceedings surrounding this case continue to draw attention as the legal system addresses the serious charges stemming from this tragic event.
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