Child custody exchange leads to shooting: Sheriff
According to the report, a patient was transported in a personally owned vehicle to Novant Hospital in Salisbury with apparent gunshot wounds. Information obtained at the hospital led deputies to determine that a shooting had taken place on Grants Creek Road.
When deputies arrived at the scene, they discovered Melvin and Raynard Bookhart. Both were escorted outside of the crime scene and agreed to speak with investigators.
Investigators discovered several firearms in the residence, along with ammunition.
The shooting incident allegedly took place during a child custody exchange, at which time an altercation took place between Melvin Bookhart and the victim. At some point during the altercation, shots were fired, which resulted in the victim being struck multiple times.
It was also discovered that both Melvin Bookhart and Raynard Bookhart were convicted felons. Both were charged with possession of a firearm by convicted felon, and Melvin was also charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious bodily injury.
The victim was eventually transported from Novant Health Rowan Medical Center to Presbyterian Hospital for further treatment.
At this time, the investigation is still ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to reach out to Detective D. Fero or Detective Sgt. K. Holshouser or contact Rowan County Crime Stoppers.
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