WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) - A man who was shot by a retired police officer after he was spotted on the man’s yard has pleaded not guilty to trespassing and assault charges.
The Telegram & Gazette reports that 29-year-old Zachary Bailey entered his plea Tuesday and bail was set at $10,000 cash.
Prosecutors say retired officer Charles Jackson witnessed Bailey trying to break into a car in Worcester around 12:45 a.m. Sunday. Jackson confronted Bailey as he walked toward his home.
The men fought and Bailey allegedly threatened to shoot Jackson. Prosecutors say Bailey fired a shot, and Jackson returned fire.
Officers later found Bailey after he called to say he had been shot. He was treated for two gunshot wounds.
His court-appointed attorney argued for lower bail.
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