By FireRescue1 Staff
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md.— A man who fatally shot a firefighter-paramedic that was responding to a 911 call pleaded guilty to weapons charges Monday.
Darrell Lumpkin, 62, shot and killed firefighter-paramedic John “Skillet” Ulmschneider, 39, while he responded to a 911 call at Lumpkin’s residence in April. Firefighter Kevin Swain, 19, was also shot, but survived. Lumpkin also shot his own brother, telling police he thought the men were intruders.
Ulmschneider, a 13-year veteran, was transported to the hospital, where he died of his injuries. He left behind his wife and young daughter.
Lumpkin was not indicted for Ulmschneider’s death, reported the Washington Post. Should he be convicted for illegally possessing a weapon, he faces up to 15 years in jail.
He will be sentenced March 31.
PGFD: Guilty plea re fatal shooting of FF/M John “Skillet” Ulmschneider. Not for assault/death, but for gun possession by convicted felon. pic.twitter.com/6TGEgMip64
— Cam Thompson DCW50 (@CamThompsonDC) January 23, 2017