Charges filed against Horatio woman accused of shooting mother

Authorities have filed formal charges in the Sevier County Circuit Court against a Horatio woman suspected of shooting her mother last month.

According to court records, 28-year-old Kaylee Cornett has been charged with felony counts of attempted murder and criminal attempt in regards to a shooting incident that occurred on Feb. 5. The arrest affidavit states that Sevier County deputies were dispatched to the Sevier County Medical Center that day in reference to a woman with a gunshot wound to the left side of her head.

The woman arrived by private vehicle and was identified as 58-year-old Kimberly Jill Lorenc of Horatio. She reportedly told investigators that she was asleep in her bed and woke up due to pain from her head. It was determined during medical treatment that the pain was a result of a gunshot wound.

Investigators received a search warrant for the victim’s home on Central Road in Horatio. Deputies interviewed the only other resident of the home, identified as Cornett – the victim’s daughter. Cornett reportedly told investigators that she found her mother bleeding from her head and then transported her to the hospital for treatment. She said no one else was inside the home when the incident occurred.

During their search, deputies allegedly discovered both a spent and live 9mm bullet inside the home. A further search allegedly resulted in the discovery of two loaded firearms hidden inside the A/C intake inside Cornett’s home. One of those firearms was identified as a 9mm Sig-brand pistol which was chambered with a live round.

Investigators stated in the arrest affidavit that the round found inside the handgun matched the live round found inside Cornett’s bedroom.

Cornett appeared in person in the Sevier County Circuit Court on March 9 for an arraignment. She has been charged with felony attempted murder and criminal mischief. Court records show Cornett has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Her next court appearance is scheduled for June 1.

Bail has been set at $150,000.