Suspect in shooting at Bedford car dealership released on bond

BEDFORD, Ohio (WOIO) - The car dealership employee accused of shooting a customer was back in Bedford Municipal Court on Tuesday.

Bedford police said Andrew Mach shot the customer at around 1:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon at Hyundai of Bedford on Rockside Road.

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First responders found the customer on the ground in the parking lot with a gunshot wound to his left hip area. He was taken by paramedics to MetroHealth Medical Center for treatment.

The victim, Brian Headon Jr. requested a restraining order against Mach and Judge Brian J. Melling granted the order of protection. Per the terms, Mach has to turn in all firearms and ammunition to Bedford Police in 7 days and have no contact with the victim.

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Mach pleaded not guilty to felonious assault and was released on a $100,000 bond.

Andrew Mach pleaded ‘Not Guilty’ to shooting a customer while he was working @Hyundai in Bedford, Ohio. More here: https://t.co/atPUDHdLwj pic.twitter.com/MUBc8ZDeMH
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Hyundai of Bedford has not replied to 19 News’ questions about Mach’s employment status or policies on firearms in the workplace.

The case is bound over to Cuyahoga County and a Grand Jury will decide what’s next. Count on 19 News to bring all the latest developments on-air and online.