An Ohio man shot a teen in the back with an arrow & stabbed him. He's now going to prison

CARROLLTON ‒ A 20-year-old Massillon man has been sentenced to eight to 12 years in prison for a Sept. 30 incident in which he seriously injured a 17-year-old boy with an arrow and knife.

Michael J. Geckler was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty to attempted murder and felonious assault in Carroll County Common Pleas Court.

"It was a fair resolution," Carroll County Prosecutor Steven D. Barnett said.

He said the victim appeared to be in good health when he spoke in court on Monday. The victim, his siblings and his mother spoke at the sentencing hearing.

Geckler shot his friend in the back with a bow and arrow and repeatedly stabbed the youth at a King Road residence. The victim was hospitalized for treatment of his injuries.

The incident occurred just south of Lake Mohawk in Harrison Township.

Judge Michael V. Repella II handled the case.

Geckler's attorney did not immediately return a call Monday morning seeking comments on the case.

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