Equestrian Legend Charged After Accidentally Killing Horse While Shooting at Son

John Victor Russell tried to shoot his son during an argument on their family farm.
Instead he fatally shot the horse his son was riding, requiring it to be euthanized.
Russell was recently inducted into an equestrian hall of fame and is well known locally.
He has been charged with assault and animal cruelty for the incident.
Russell plans to plead not guilty to the charges against him.