In an unsettling incident at a Union County sporting venue, a referee has been taken into custody after discharging a firearm. As reported by WBTV, the event occurred during a youth sports event at the Carolina Courts in Indian Trail. The referee, identified as 49-year-old Ernest Davis, allegedly fired the weapon within his gym bag while rummaging for other items.
Charges against Davis include carrying a concealed weapon, and discharging a firearm into occupied property. The Union County Sheriff's Office confirmed that no injuries took place as a result of the gunshot, however the incident inevitably rattled parents and children present. Despite the scare, Davis is currently held in the Union County jail, pending bond determination.
Further details given by WCCB Charlotte highlight that the sports complex was crowded at the time of the incident. Davis now faces serious legal consequences for his actions in a space filled with families and young athletes.
According to WSOCTV, Union County deputies, who were already on site for security purposes, took immediate action to arrest Davis. The authorities were quick to secure the area and ensure the safety of everyone inside the athletic facility.
