Mikeal Caldwell of Newton appeared in court Tuesday, facing an attempted murder charge after reportedly shooting his wife in the forehead the Morganton News Herald reports. Caldwell denies the charge, stating he was trying to kill himself, but shot his wife instead. Caldwell’s bond was set $300,000 for the attempted murder charge and $20,000 for assault with a deadly weapon. He was also instructed not to make contact with his wife. Caldwell will appear in court again on July 3rd.
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