CORNELIUS, N.C. — The Cornelius Police Department says a man is in custody after he assaulted his stepfather, barricaded himself, and shot at officers.
At around 8:45 p.m. on June 25th, Cornelius officers went to a home on Blakely Shores Drive for reports of a domestic disturbance or assault.
Joseph Pantera, 53, is accused of hitting his stepfather over the head with a glass picture frame.
The stepfather was taken to the hospital for a cut on his forehead that required 17 stitches.
Police say Pantera ran into a bonus room above the garage when officers arrived and refused to come out.
After negotiating with Pantera to no avail, police asked North Mecklenburg SWAT and Negotiators to assist.
After about five hours, negotiations had failed and it was decided to deploy chemical munitions. Just seconds later, police say Pantera started to shoot at officers through a door, wall, and window.
Investigators say Pantera fired multiple rounds before surrendering.
None of the officers shot back and nobody was hurt.
Joseph Pantera faces multiple charges, including the assault on his stepfather and Assault with a Deadly Weapon on a Law Enforcement Officer.
