Officers responded to the scene and detained Thomas Matthew Presnell, 35, of Vilas. After an investigation, a handgun was recovered from the scene.
Mr. Presnell was subsequently charged with Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied Vehicle, Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill, Assault by Pointing a Gun, and Discharging a Firearm within City Limits. He was given no bond and a court date of December 22, 2025. There were no injuries reported from the incident.
Editor's Note: A criminal charge is an accusation, by law, a person accused of a crime is innocent until proven in a court of law.
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