Shroyer Sentenced for Hammer Attack

The Derrick City man who hit another man in the head with a hammer 18 times will spend the next five to 12 years in state prison.

19-year-old Larry Shroyer Jr. pleaded guilty to aggravated assault for the January 2 attack on 56-year-old James White in the Hotel Holley.

Shroyer assaulted White during a drug deal when Shroyer tried to buy drugs from White. White wanted $80 but Shroyer only had $60 with him.

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