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June 6, 1946
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Robert L. Bishop, 50, and son Kelly were convicted in Halifax County Superior Court of assault with intent to kill after Kelly shot 'Bill' Ray on Christmas Eve. Robert sentenced to two years on roads; Kelly to five years probation by Judge John J. Burney.
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Bishop Gets Two Years On County Roads
Robert L. Bishop, 50-year old white man, and his son Kelly Bishop, were found guilty in Halifax County Superior Court this week on charges of assault with intent to kill and the elder Bishop was sentenced by Judge John J. Burney to serve two years on the roads. Kelly was given a five-year probation sentence.
The two men were brought into court as an aftermath of a shooting affair at the home of the Bishops last Christmas eve when "Bill" Ray, another man, was shot by a revolver at that time. Kelly Bishop admitted the shooting.
Robert L. Bishop, 50-year old white man, and his son Kelly Bishop, were found guilty in Halifax County Superior Court this week on charges of assault with intent to kill and the elder Bishop was sentenced by Judge John J. Burney to serve two years on the roads. Kelly was given a five-year probation sentence.
The two men were brought into court as an aftermath of a shooting affair at the home of the Bishops last Christmas eve when "Bill" Ray, another man, was shot by a revolver at that time. Kelly Bishop admitted the shooting.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Assault With Intent To Kill
Shooting
Sentencing
Probation
Halifax County
What entities or persons were involved?
Robert L. Bishop
Kelly Bishop
Judge John J. Burney
"Bill" Ray
Where did it happen?
Halifax County Superior Court
Story Details
Key Persons
Robert L. Bishop
Kelly Bishop
Judge John J. Burney
"Bill" Ray
Location
Halifax County Superior Court
Event Date
This Week; Last Christmas Eve
Story Details
Robert L. Bishop and son Kelly convicted of assault with intent to kill after Kelly shot 'Bill' Ray at their home on Christmas Eve; Robert sentenced to two years on roads, Kelly to five years probation.