This North Carolina Shooting Highlights the Importance of Knowing Self-Defense Laws
SPRING HOPE, NC — A North Carolina man has been arrested after he allegedly fired multiple rounds at a vehicle, striking a juvenile driver, following an attempted theft from his truck. The case serves as a stark reminder that responsible gun owners must understand the laws of self-defense—deadly force is only justified in response to an immediate threat of death or serious bodily harm, not to protect property or pursue suspects after the fact.
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Bryant told police he was inside his home when he heard his dog barking. Upon checking outside, he saw two individuals running from his truck. The suspects got into a vehicle and drove away. Bryant then went back inside his house, put on clothes, retrieved a handgun and a flashlight, and returned to inspect his truck, discovering that tools were missing.
Roughly 10 minutes later, Bryant spotted a red vehicle matching the description of the suspect’s car returning to the area. Standing near the road, he fired multiple shots at the passing vehicle, striking the juvenile driver. The car then crashed into a wooded area, where deputies later found four minors inside, ranging in age from 14 to 16.
Self defense?
