Man claims 'self defense' after Moore County shooting
Justin Edward Chriscoe told sheriff's deputies he acted in self defense in shooting another man Sunday morning in Moore County.
Posted — UpdatedChriscoe, who called 911 to report the shooting, said he had an ongoing dispute with the man.
Deputies were called around 10:30 a.m. with a report of a gun shot fired at the intersection of N.C. Highway 705 and Chrisco Road. While they were on their way, Chriscoe called 911 to tell his side of the story.
A 35-year-old victim was taken to a trauma center in Chapel Hill.
Chriscoe, also 35, of Yow Road in Seagrove, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill and booked into the the Moore County Detention Center in Carthage where he was held under a $200,000 secure bond.
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