Man who shot friend gets 6 years

LAFAYETTE, Ind (WLFI) - Peter Buschmann, the man who shot a friend after confusing him with a burgler in an August 2008 incident, has been sentenced.

The 57-year-old Lafayette man is being sent to prison for six years. Once Buschmann is released from the Department of Corrections, he is ordered to serve two years on probation and complete an anger management class.

In August, a jury found Buschmann guilty of battery and criminal recklessness. The jury hung on other counts, including attempted murder.

Buschmann shot William Meegan in August 2008 at Cross Winds apartments. Prosecutors said both men had been drinking. Meegan suffered two gunshot wounds that left him in a coma for over four weeks.

Prosecutors said Buschmann's criminal history included several prior convictions for operating while intoxicated.

Deputy Prosecutor Kristen McVey said condition of Buschmann's probation include: random drug screens, substance abuse treatment, no contact with the victim, and anger management classes.