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.