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Tell City woman sentenced for reckless homicide

By Zach McKnight,

5 hours ago

HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – A Tell City woman took a plea deal in Perry County Circuit Court and will serve five years.

Tonya Coomer was facing charges of Murder, Causing Suicide and Reckless Homicide.

Detectives determined Coomer was the one who shot the victim.

Prosecutor Samantha Hurst says a judge sentenced Coomer to five years for pleading guilty to reckless homicide. The subsequent charges were dismissed.

Hurst said the family of the victim’s husband was understanding of the deal and is glad Coomer is facing some consequences. Hurst also said they are just grateful it is over.

Coomer was serve three years at the Indiana Department of Corrections and two years at community corrections.

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