SAGINAW, MI — A former military man is to spend the next few months in jail for accidentally shooting his pregnant wife and himself in their Thomas Township home.
While his wife pleaded for leniency, the judge felt incarceration was necessary, especially as it was not the first time the man had mishandled a gun and shot himself.
Cameron H. Zuzula, 32, on Monday, Sept. 9, appeared before Saginaw County Circuit Judge Manvel Trice III for sentencing, having pleaded guilty to careless discharge of a firearm causing injury or death in June. The charge is a high court misdemeanor punishable by up to two years’ incarceration and a $2,000 fine.
Defense attorney Russell J. Perry asked the judge to give Zuzula the lowest possible sentence, saying he has already suffered consequences from the May 2022 shooting. At the time, both Zuzula and his wife were in the U.S. Army National Guard and experts in firearms, with Zuzula a combat engineer.
Zuzula had hoped to have a career in the military, but the incident has negated that, Perry said.
Speaking for himself, Zuzula said his actions have weighed heavily on him.
“Losing my career and benefit package for retirement, it has affected me greatly,” he said. “I do understand where everything is coming from today. I am here in good heart.”
His wife, Lyndsay Zuzula, addressed the court in her husband’s defense, saying she depends on him to support their three children.
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