Suspect arrested in Henderson home invasion

Henderson, N.C. — The Vance County Sheriff's Office has arrested a second suspect in a Thursday home invasion where a teenager defended himself and his sister by shooting an intruder.

Sheriff Peter White said Michael Anthony Henderson Jr., 19, had crossed the threshold at 586 S. Lynnbank Road, where two teens were home alone. The boy shot him, and he stumbled outside to the lawn, where deputies found him.

Henderson was taken to Maria Parham Medical Center, where he died.

Later Thursday, deputies apprehended Andrew Terry, 23, of 113 N. Woods Drive, and charged him with felony breaking and entering, conspiracy to commit breaking and entering and injury to real property.

Terry was also wanted in a break-in Nov. 14 at a different Vance County home.

Henderson's sister said Friday that he had been in trouble before. "We don’t condone what he did, but at the end of the day, that’s still my brother," she said. "We are glad the family is OK."

A check of his criminal record shows Henderson had previous charges of trespass, assault and property damage. He was due in court in early 2012 on charges of operating a vehicle without a license or registration.

No charges are expected against the teen for firing on Henderson. North Carolina's Castle Doctrine law, updated on Dec. 1, allows homeowners to assume intruders mean them ill whether they have a weapon on not. Henderson was not armed, White said.

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WooHoo2You That happened about 8 miles from my house on Marks Road on Mt. Pleasent, just outside of Vass. Her name was Emily Elizabeth Haddock. The shooter got Life without Parole, and the others copped a plea.

warbirdlover
December 30, 2011 7:57 p.m.

This boy is to be commended for protecting his home, his family and his sister. Good for him. He had been trained in how to handle a gun, and he used what he had learned.

This should be the first step in citizens defending their property and their loved ones. NOBODY has the right to invade my property or anybody else's that they have worked hard to obtain. If they do choose to invade, they can suffer the consequences!!

Southern Girl
December 30, 2011 7:55 p.m.

Your statement does not make sense. You can not say in one sentence that you are a "very liberal democrat" then later in the same statement say "Do not try to take from another what they have labored for". Those two things are 100% conflicted. smbiz

You have ZERO understanding of what the words "liberal" or "democrat" mean?. Do bother replying being your post proves you do not...

WooHoo2You
December 30, 2011 7:28 p.m.

westernwake1...you are welcome...just wanted to posts to be turned to a positive...and hopefully educate. I live in another county and will be moving to Wake after the first of the year. Hope we all understand the laws...and next year will be a time we can protect ourselves. Just another footnote as a Concealed Carry Permit holder...once heard a Law Enforcement Office say..."The day you ever pull that trigger will be the worst day of your life". I know that is true. I am sorry for the situation...but we all do what we have to do to protect our family.

pathfyndr
December 30, 2011 7:12 p.m.

"As a very liberal democrat and just a human being, my condolences to the family of the thief. My condolences also to the young man who had to defend himself, possibly, and for sure his home. Do not try to take from another what they have labored for. It is theirs, not yours. Someone failed to tell that to this thief and it cost him everything." undefeated

Your statement does not make sense. You can not say in one sentence that you are a "very liberal democrat" then later in the same statement say "Do not try to take from another what they have labored for". Those two things are 100% conflicted.

That said...I am glad that this kid had the guts to protect his home and family. With the Castle Doctrine, I hope to hear more stories like this and less about family members being robbed, raped and killed by intruders. More citizens protecting themselves is the only thing that will make these criminals think twice about what they do.