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The couple told police they used the pellet handguns to discipline their children. An 11-year-old ran away from home after being shot in the leg.

The three were "clearly all intoxicated," the court heard

The three were "clearly all intoxicated," the court heard

Updated: 2:04 PM CST Jan 22, 2021 A Knoxville couple is accused of shooting at least two children with airsoft pistols. According to a criminal complaint, Jacob Willmott and his girlfriend Christina Eakes are both charged with child endangerment causing bodily injury.Police were called to their home on Saturday. At least two children said they were shot with the guns as punishment.Court documents show Willmott told police he “never shoots the children above the waist.” KNOXVI...

Christina Eakes A Knoxville couple face felony charges after the report of an incident Saturday involving the use of airsoft guns to discipline children. 36-year-old Christina Eakes and her boyfriend, 41-year-old Jacob Willmott recently purchased airsoft pistols. When a deputy responded to a report, Eakes said that she has attempted to discipline Willmott’s children with the pistol, and that the juveniles are “supposed to get the idea she is serious” when she takes the safety off. She sai...