Deschutes County, Ore. – A California man was sentenced to two weeks in jail Tuesday for trying to calm an alcohol-fueled New Year’s dispute with a handgun, which resulted in his wife being shot in the leg.
The Bulletin reports Deschutes County Deputy District Attorney Brigid Turner sought an 18-month probationary period, but Deschutes County Circuit Judge Beth Bagley opted for a 14-day sentence with credit for time served, and no probation.
Pitsul was in Sunriver with nine other people at a rental over the New Year’s holiday. In the early morning hours of Jan. 1, an argument broke out that involved Pitsul, his wife, Kelly Piluyeva, his sister ,and his brother-in-law.
At some point, Pitsul grabbed a gun. According to court testimony, a struggle over the gun took place and someone pulled the trigger. Pitsul’s wife was struck in the upper left thigh by a bullet. It is still not clear who actually pulled the trigger.
Pitsul received a seven-day sentence for each charge. Since he has been in jail for about a week, the jail will calculate his release date, but it’s expected to be in about six more days.
