Man charged with shooting 15-year-old he claims stole something from his vehicle, NC sheriff says

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Monday, March 17, 2025 3:40AM
Man charged after shooting teens, sheriff says not justified
Man shoots teen he claims was breaking into his car in Nash County. He's facing charges after sheriff department says shooting wasn't justified based on investigation.

SPRING HOPE, N.C. (WTVD) -- Nash County deputies arrested a man for allegedly shooting a teenager after making a 911 report about theft from his vehicle.

It happened Friday night, shortly after 10 p.m., on Savage Road in Spring Hope. Nash County deputies responded to a call about a possible larceny from a motor vehicle.

Deputies said that the person who called 911, identified as Zachary Bryant, fired a handgun, striking a teenager.

Nash County Sheriff's Office confirmed the teen is in critical condition at WakeMed Hospital.

Bryan was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and inflicting serious injury.

Investigators say Bryan's use of force was not justified.

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