LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — Family members of the woman allegedly shot by a local sheriff say she underwent another surgery Tuesday afternoon.
Meanwhile, investigators at the Gwinnett County police headquarters continue to wait to talk with Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill about the shooting, as well as evidence that doesn't seem to match his 911 call.
Residents who live in the Park Haven subdivision, where the shooting occurred Sunday, told Channel 2's Tony Thomas they still wonder how Hill could shoot someone, accident or not, and not be immediately arrested.
Gwinnett County District Attorney Danny Porter said it's simple.
"I'm not in any rush here, he's not going anywhere," Porter told Thomas on Tuesday afternoon.
Gwinnett officials said Hill called 911 Sunday night, saying he'd accidentally shot his friend, realtor Gwenevere McCord in her office as they "practiced police tactics."
Porter said not everything said in the call matches the evidence gathered, specifically the locations of the victim and the weapons.
Officials also want to question Hill about who he called and when.
"A number of members of his command staff were there. We are interested in interviewing them to try and determine who did he call first, what was said in those calls," Porter said.
While Porter said Hill's refusal to talk won't hinder the investigation, he said it could affect what charges might be filed.
"I guess he's semi-cooperative is the best way to put it," Porter said.
Hill broke his silence for the first time Tuesday, releasing a statement about the incident. In it he said:
"As reported, on May 3, 2015, I was involved in a tragic and heartbreaking accident. Gwenevere McCord, who is very dear to me, was critically injured in this accident. Please understand that for the past 48 hours, I have been entirely focused on Gwenevere and her family. I will continue to pray unceasingly for her recovery. I ask you all to please pray for Gwenevere and her family throughout this most difficult time."
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