James Brady, 62, of Lakeland.

SENTENCING UPDATE: Man gets life for shooting wife with shotgun

James Brady, 62, of Lakeland.

James Brady, 62, was sentenced to life Thursday after a jury found him guilty of attempted second-degree murder for shooting his wife in the arm with a shotgun.

After shooting her, Brady left his wife bleeding on their front porch, yelling that it was her fault he shot her.
Jurors also found Brady guilty of shooting into a dwelling, tampering with a witness and domestic battery.

Brady’s wife had over 25 surgeries on her left arm and lost the use of her hand. She still has over 100 pellets embedded in her arm.

Prior to his sentencing, Brady briefly apologized for his actions.