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Posted: December 29, 2011

Henderson teen shoots man who attempted home invasion

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Henderson, N.C. — A Henderson teenager shot and killed an intruder Thursday morning, according to the Vance County Sheriff's Office.

When deputies arrived at 586 S. Lynnbank Road, they found a man lying in the yard. Michael Anthony Henderson Jr., 19, had been shot in the chest with a shotgun, deputies said. He was taken to Maria Parham Medical Center where he died.

Deputies did not say which of two people home at the time -- teens ages 14 and 17 -- pulled the trigger, but no charges are expected against them or their parents.

Deputies said Henderson, of 150 Freedom Lane, had an accomplice. They are looking for Andrew Terry, of 113 N. Woods Drive. Terry is also wanted for a break-in Nov. 14 at a different Vance County home. Anyone with information about where Terry might be is asked to call the Vance County Sheriff's Office at 252-738-2200.

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"What I do want to do is take them away from the lunatic savage types that can't wait to kill someone, almost anyone at all."

And just how do you think this should be done? Lunatics are already prohibited by law from owning a firearm.

paul26
January 6, 2012 2:08 p.m.

That's exactly what we need - more gun control. That way, this teenager and his sister could and would have been the victims of four scumbag intruders. fayncmike, you protect your home with 911 if you want, but don't try to support or infringe on my right to protect mine with a 12 gauge. When seconds count, the police will be there in minutes.

tarheel2thebone
January 6, 2012 12:52 p.m.

In case anybody's interested, Andy Terry is still on the loose and wanted for a prior home invasion. Think he'll give up his life of crime and enroll in seminary school or case out another house or worse, attack an elderly lady on the street once he runs out of cash? He's the reason why I exercise my right to carry a firearm.......

Vinnie DaBlade
January 2, 2012 1:17 p.m.

"I want to live next door to fayncmike. Just so I can put up a sign that reads "My next door neighbor wants to ban all guns. His house is unarmed. Out of respect for their opinions, I promise not to use my guns to PROTECT THEM" gunny462"

Where did you ever read that I wanted to ban all guns? What I do want to do is take them away from the lunatic savage types that can't wait to kill someone, almost anyone at all. We've had people like them before. They were called, "Thrill Killers." I see a lot of that here. The state is handing out permits to every tom, dick and Harry without making any attempt at all to find out the mental makeup of those people. It's not a good situation at all.

fayncmike
January 2, 2012 8:18 a.m.

"You are the new poster boy for why we need WAY stricter gun control laws"

Actually you are very dangerous to those of us who intend to protect ourselves, our communities and neighborhoods and our American way of life.

redrubberball1
December 30, 2011 4:13 p.m.

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