Jason Charles Hoomalu changed his plea to guilty for one count of assault with a weapon in Cascade County Court on Monday.
During the change of plea hearing, Hoomalu admitted to shooting the victim at his home in October of 2017.
Because of the plea agreement, Hoomalu could receive 20 years with five suspended to the Montana State Prison or to the Montana State Hospital.
The tampering with or fabricating physical evidence charge was dropped due to the plea agreement.
Homalu’s sentencing has been set for July 9.
(October 18, 2017) Jason Charles Hoomalu has been charged in connection with Tuesday night’s shooting in Great Falls.
The victim was taken to Benefis Health System with gunshot wounds to her chest and both forearms. She underwent surgery and was designated "Level 1 trauma-critical," according to court documents.
The shooting happened shortly before 9 p.m. at a residence near the intersection of 7th Street North and 7th Avenue.
The victim told police that she went out to the garage to smoke a cigarette and the suspect – later identified as Hoomalu – came out of the garage with a gun. The woman described him as "paranoid."
Court documents say that an altercation ensued, and the woman put her arms up in self-defense. Hoomalu then shot her three times.
During a 911 call, Hoomalu reportedly said that the woman had attacked him, and he tried to get the gun away from her, and then she fired the gun.
Hoomalu later admitted intentionally shooting the woman with a stolen gun. He also admitted that he concealed the gun underneath some leaves on the east side of the residence.
At this point, Hoomalu is charged with two felonies: assault with a weapon, and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
Court documents state that Hoomalu has convictions in California for obstructing an officer, and intent to terrorize, and numerous misdemeanors.
Prosecutors have requested that bond for Hoomalu be set at $150,000.
We have requested a booking photo from the Cascade County Detention Center, but they have not yet been able to provide one.
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