The bond reduction request for a Hopkinsville man accused of shooting another man in the foot earlier this year was denied Wednesday morning.
Steven Black is accused of shooting Samuel Sivils in the foot on August 8 during some type of altercation. Hopkinsville Police said Sivils was dropped off at Jennie Stuart Medical Center with the gunshot injury.
Black’s attorney, Eric Bearden, requested his client be released on an ankle monitor.
click to download audioCommonwealth’s Attorney Stephanie Bolen disagreed with Bearden, calling Black a risk to the community based on prior assault charges.
click to download audioCircuit Judge John Atkins agreed with the Commonwealth and denied the motion.
click to download audioBlack is charged with first-degree assault and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. His bond will remain at $20,000 cash.
