Overview
- Samy Sedhom, who was arraigned Thursday, pleaded not guilty to attempted murder, assault and weapons charges and remains in jail.
- A judge ordered a stay-away order and a psychological evaluation to decide if he is competent to stand trial.
- Prosecutors say he ordered and assembled a Barnett Whitetail Hunter crossbow, bought hunting arrows, and hid a GPS tracker in his sister’s car.
- The DA says Sedhom lay in wait at their Lawrence home and on February 13 shot a G5 hunting arrow that cut his sister’s ear and cheek, requiring emergency surgery.
- Investigators found an empty crossbow box and a katana in his bedroom, later recovered the weapon, and say the wound was inches from fatal; he faces up to 25 years if convicted and is due back in court April 30.