Man Arrested After Allegedly Shooting Roommate For Eating The Last Hot Pocket

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A man from Kentucky has been apprehended after officials say he shot his roommate over the last hot pocket. 

According to Fox 19, 64-year-old Clifton E. Williams grew angry because his roommate reportedly ate the last hot pocket, which caused Williams to begin tossing tiles at the unidentified roommate. Once the roommate attempted to leave their shared home, Williams then went back inside the home, grabbed a firearm, and then struck the victim in his buttocks, according to arrest documents attained by WLKY.

The roommate informed officials that he looked for aid several blocks away. WPSD reports that officials say the victim was transported to the hospital and was treated. Luckily, he is expected to survive. 

The 64-year-old has been charged with

“one count of assault,”

People reports. He was arraigned on Monday and ordered to avoid any contact with his roommate or possess any weapons or firearms, according to Fox 19. He is due back in court on May 30. 

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