CONCORD, N.C. — Police in Concord are investigating a reported shooting in the Afton Village area, Concord Police said.
Police responded to a shooting around 9:30 a.m. in the 5500 block of Lemley Road. When officers arrived they located 38-year-old James Hendon suffering from two gunshot wounds. As Medic was responding to the scene, officers learned 33-year-old Ronnie Lee Metts Jr. was responsible for the shooting. Metts fled the scene on foot after the shooting, still with the handgun.
After police searched the area, Metts was found inside an Atrium Health building and was taken into custody. He didn't have the handgun at the time of his arrest but officers later found the gun hidden in the woods.
Police investigation determined Metts and Hendon lived together at the location. They got into a physical altercation inside the home which led to the shooting.
Metts was charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury with intent to kill and possession of a firearm by felon. He is being held in the Cabarrus County Jail under a 500,000 dollar bond.
According to police, the victim was sent to the hospital. Their condition is not known at this time.