Deputies Recover Firearm After Campbell Hall Shot, Suspect Charged
Deputies responded to a domestic incident in Campbell Hall on Oct. 26 after reports of a gunshot, and a K9 unit located a partially submerged firearm and a loaded magazine in nearby woods and wetland. The 25 year old suspect was charged with multiple weapons and child endangerment counts, arraigned and released pending future court dates, raising local questions about public safety and pretrial procedures.
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Orange County law enforcement say deputies were called to a domestic incident in Campbell Hall on Oct. 26 after family members reported that a gunshot had been fired. When officers arrived they detained a 25 year old man at the driveway and were told the suspect had retrieved a handgun, walked into the backyard and fired a shot toward the woods. The weapon was not on the suspect when deputies made the arrest.
According to a sheriff's office press release published Nov. 5, 2025, K9 Enzo and handler Deputy Luke Solomon tracked through a large field, wooded area and ravine during the search. Enzo located a partially submerged firearm in a water filled area and then located a loaded magazine hidden in the grass. The sheriff's office praised Deputy Solomon and K9 Enzo for locating critical evidence that investigators say tied the weapon to the incident.
The suspect was charged with Criminal Possession of a Firearm, a Class E felony, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the fourth degree, a Class A misdemeanor, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class A misdemeanor. He was arraigned and released pending future court dates. The case file remains with local prosecutors as the investigation continues.
For Orange County residents the episode underscores several local concerns. Incidents involving firearms in domestic settings elevate risk for families and neighbors, and the presence of a child endangerment charge signals that minors were in proximity during the event. The recovery of the firearm and magazine by a K9 team highlights the role of specialized units in evidence recovery, and it demonstrates how field operations intersect with prosecutorial decisions that determine whether a defendant remains in custody before trial.
The prosecutor's decision to release the defendant pending court dates may prompt community questions about pretrial policies and how public safety is balanced against legal standards for detention. Those questions are often shaped by statewide and local practices on bail or pretrial supervision, and they tend to surface after cases that involve weapons and potential harm to children.
This account relies on the sheriff's office statement reposted by local outlets. Residents seeking more information about the investigation or court scheduling can consult the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and the local court clerk for official records. The incident may also prompt renewed attention to domestic violence resources, gun safety practices in homes, and the allocation of law enforcement resources for victim support and K9 operations.
