Man Accused of Shooting Father to Stay in Hospital


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(KSL News) -- A man accused of fatally shooting his father will remain in the State Hospital, for now.

Benjamin Joseph Gully has been undergoing mental health treatment since the 2004 shooting during a hunting trip with his father.

Gully's lawyers entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity due to the fact Gully bipolar. Yesterday, a judge ruled he was incompetent to stand trial, meaning all proceedings will be put off until Gully is competent.

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