A man accused of shooting his daughter’s boyfriend has pleaded guilty to attempted murder in Elkhart County Court.

According to court records, the incident happened on December 17, 2023, when Emiliano Garcia Varrios, upset over his 14-year-old daughter’s relationship with 18-year-old William Pritt IV, confronted Pritt shortly after his release from jail on a battery charge.

Deputies say Garcia Varrios opened fire outside Pritt’s home, hitting Pritt in the shoulder and Pritt’s father in the ankle. Pritt was left paralyzed from the chest down.

The Goshen News says Garcia Varrios pleaded guilty to attempted murder and criminal recklessness. His sentencing is set for October 30.