An 83-year-old grandfather from Benson, North Carolina will not face charges after shooting his 27-year-old grandson, which the police have characterized as an act of self-defense. ABC11 reported that the incident took place at a home on Kennedy Circle and resulted in the grandson being hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the back, though his current condition remains undisclosed. This decision not to charge came after the Benson Police Department consulted with the District Attorney.
The police received the call regarding the shooting shortly before 6 p.m. yesterday, and upon arrival at the scene in the 100 block of East Kennedy Circle, they discovered the young man injured. CBS17 noted that the grandson was taken to WakeMed in Raleigh and is reportedly in stable condition.
According to WRAL, the older man used a shotgun in the altercation. Details of the dispute and the events leading up to the shooting have not been released. Authorities have indicated that the shooting may have been defensive in nature. The investigation is ongoing to determine the full context and verify this preliminary assessment.
