With both sides saying they’re still reviewing evidence, Canal Township Justice of the Peace Lori Matheus scheduled the next status hearing for June 16 in the case of Cameron Kessler, who is charged with attempted murder and battery stemming from a shooting on Jan. 7 in the parking lot of a Fernley shopping center.
Kessler is facing charges of attempted murder with the use of a deadly weapon, battery with a deadly weapon causing substantial bodily harm, and discharging a weapon where persons might be endangered. He was arrested following the shooting Jan. 7 in the parking lot of the Fernley Village Marketplace, in front of Steve’s Homemade Ice Cream. The criminal complaint alleges that Kessler attempted to kill the victim by shooting him eight times. The complaint states that the victim suffered a fractured femur, internal bleeding, and other substantial injuries.
Deputies were dispatched to a report of the shooting at 6:48 p.m. on Jan. 7. Kessler was arrested at the scene, and the victim was transported to Renown Regional Medical Center by Care Flight.
A not guilty plea was entered by the court during a bail/arraignment hearing in Justice Court on Jan. 9.
During the status conference on April 14, attorney Joey Gilbert, representing Kessler, and Deputy District Attorney Samantha Edmondo both told the court they are still reviewing evidence and are not seeking to rush the case.
Gilbert told the court a use-of-force expert had been on scene the previous weekend as part of the defense’s investigation.
“Eventually I’d like to sit down with the state and discuss a proposed offer,” he said. “We’re in no hurry. Mr. Kessler is doing everything the court asks him to do, and we have no problem accommodating the state.”
Judge Matheus said she agreed.
“As long as we’re in communication and compliance is good.”
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