In a preliminary hearing, it is revealed that 21-year-old Sebastian Belden, charged in the May 11 shooting of 16-year-old Tyler Campos, received firearms training from the Wyoming National Guard. A state witness testified that Belden had completed his handgun training just months prior to the incident, where Campos suffered a gunshot wound to the head and has since been receiving treatment.
Details surrounding the day of the shooting indicate both Belden and Campos possessed loaded weapons, and that interactions between the two involved a dangerous game of “quick-draw.” Witness testimony suggests that prior to the shooting, Belden had pointed his firearm at Campos multiple times, raising questions about the recklessness of their behavior. With Belden facing serious charges that could lead to a decade in prison, the case continues to unfold as investigators scrutinize the events leading to the tragic incident.
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