A Tracy woman has been charged in connection with a violent assault that left another person seriously injured at a rural tavern late last month. According to court records, 36-year-old Sheena Marie Schons faces two felony counts — second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and third-degree assault causing substantial bodily harm — following the incident in Murray County.
The assault reportedly happened in the early morning hours of September 28, when deputies from the Murray County Sheriff’s Office were called to a tavern near Tracy after receiving reports of a fight. When law enforcement arrived around 1:06 a.m., they found the victim outside the establishment, covered in blood and visibly injured.
According to the police report, the victim had a deep cut on the left side of their head and another wound on the back of their head. They told deputies that an argument had broken out with Schons inside the bar, which quickly turned violent. During the confrontation, Schons allegedly hit the victim in the head with a beer bottle, causing the severe injuries.
Witnesses who were present at the tavern told officers that while they had been there at the time, none of them had directly seen the attack take place. Deputies noted that those individuals declined to provide official statements about what happened.
After the assault, Schons reportedly left the scene before deputies arrived. The victim was taken to the Marshall emergency room for medical treatment. Their condition has not been made public, but reports indicate that the injuries were significant.
The following day, on September 29, Schons went to the Murray County Sheriff’s Office to drop off a written statement about the incident. Investigators took her into custody shortly afterward, and she was held pending a court appearance.
Court records show that Schons has been charged with second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, which carries a potential prison sentence of up to seven years, and third-degree assault causing substantial bodily harm, which can result in up to five years in prison if convicted. Authorities have not released additional details about what led to the confrontation or the current condition of the victim.
The Murray County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the case, and further court proceedings are expected to take place in the coming weeks.
