HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson man arrested April 26 on a charge of aggravated battery appeared in court Tuesday morning.

Nalica McKinnley was charged after he admitted to firing a shotgun that wounded 47-year-old Marc Chambers.

Chambers was taken by private vehicle and left at the hospital by another man present that night: Johnathan Kelly. Chambers was later taken to a Wichita hospital in serious condition.

Police had trouble finding Kelly. Once authorities found him, Kelly agreed to talk. He admitted the weapon belonged to him, but said it was McKinnley who fired the shot. Kelly was arrested for having a criminal history and being in possession of the weapon.

Kelly managed to make bond after his arrest for criminal use of weapons, criminal possession of a firearm and interference with law enforcement.

Both suspects say the shooting was accidental.