JAMESTOWN — District Attorney Jason Schmidt and the Jamestown Police Department announced that a secret indictment was unsealed this morning charging a 19-year-old Jamestown resident in connection with a May 8 shooting.
Marquan Cunningham-Carper was charged with assault in the first degree and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree.
The charges stem from a shooting incident in the city of Jamestown on May 8.
At his arraignment earlier today, Cunningham-Carper entered a plea of not guilty.
County Court Judge David W. Foley set bail at $1 million cash or, alternatively, a $2 million property bond or $2 million partially secured by posting 10%.
The indictment was authorized by the Chautauqua County Grand Jury.
Schmidt said the victim was shot in the back while walking home after shopping at a nearby store.
If convicted, Cunningham-Carper faces a maximum prison term of 25 years followed by five years of parole supervision.
Investigators from the Jamestown Police Department and the district attorney’s office worked to develop evidence identifying the shooter, Schmidt said.
The investigation continues and officials anticipate developing further evidence, according to Schmidt.
A conference is scheduled for July 21.
Schmidt urged anyone with information concerning the shooting to contact Jamestown Police or his office.
