Officials release names of 2 charged in Shamrock shooting

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Wheeler County officials have released the names of the two individuals who are being charged in Tuesday’s shooting in Shamrock.

SHAMROCK, Texas (KFDA) - Wheeler County officials have released the names of the two individuals who are being charged in Tuesday’s shooting in Shamrock.

On June 16, at around 8:00 p.m., officials were notified that a woman had been shot in the upper leg.

The victim was taken to Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo and then transferred to a hospital in Lubbock. At last check, she is in stable condition.

The Wheeler County Sheriff’s Department arrested Michelle and Adrian Harshman after officials say they were in Elmore Park when people approached the couple.

Adrian grabbed a gun from the vehicle, and a scuffle ensued.

He lost the gun in the fight, but Michelle picked it up and pointed it at a woman, who slapped it, causing it to fire and hit her in the leg.

Michelle Lynn Harshman(Wheeler County Sheriff's Department)

Michelle Lynn Harshman is charged with the felony of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, the felony of tampering and fabricating physical evidence with intent and criminal negligence in abandoning and endangering a child. Her three bonds total $95,000.

Adrian Richard Harshman(Wheeler County Sheriff's Department)

Adrian Richard Harshman is charged with the felony of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and criminal negligence in abandoning and endangering a child. His two bonds total $55,000.

Both are charged with endangering a child, because a child was in their vehicle during the fight.

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