MUSCLE SHOALS — Attorneys representing former Muscle Shoals police officer Greg Scoggins, who was fired for shooting and killing a deer on federal property while on duty, pleaded their case to Mayor David Bradford this afternoon.

Attorneys Billy Underwood and Johnnie Franks presented testimony and evidence to Bradford that they hope will allow Scoggins to retain his job with the city.

Scoggins, who has been with the department since 2001, was placed on administrative leave with pay from Dec. 23, after the incident happened, until he was terminated Dec. 27.

No decision was made on the appeal today. Bradford said he will issue a written ruling within the next few days.

Officials said Scoggins is accused of shooting and killing the deer on Tennessee Valley Authority property that fronts Second Street.

Alabama Department of Conservation authorities filed warrants last week against Scoggins, 47, of Muscle Shoals. Reports indicate he was charged with reckless endangerment, hunting without a permit and hunting with the aid of a motor vehicle.

All three charges are misdemeanors. Reckless endangerment is punishable by a year in jail and a fine if convicted, while the other two charges are punishable by fines.

Underwood said Scoggins doesn’t deny that he killed the deer on TVA property.