State police investigate shooting incident in village of Theresa

On Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, at 4:54 a.m., State Police responded to 230 Riverside Ave., Theresa, for a reported shooting with injuries.

The investigation revealed Gerald A. Woodard III was in a vehicle with three other passengers when a confrontation occurred with 29-year-old Henry J. Dusharm outside the residence in the village of Theresa; following the confrontation, Woodard exited the vehicle and fired several rounds from a .22 rifle, striking Dusharm twice, once in the bicep and once in the shoulder blade.

Dusharm was transported by ambulance to Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown where he was treated and released.

Investigators have charged Gerald A. Woodard, III, 22, of 150 South Massey St., Watertown, with first-degree assault, a class B felony.

The investigation is continuing.

By martha

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