TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. – The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office have arrested and charged a man after he allegedly broke into a home and shot the owner, according to a news release.
The release states that on September 22, the victim returned home to find 45-year-old Samuel Deal and a confrontation ensued.
Samuel Deal
Deputies say the victim, Gregory Cline, and Deal exchanged gunfire, resulting in Cline sustaining a head injury. Cline was taken to the hospital and has since been released.
A manhunt was conducted after the incident to find Deal, utilizing K9 units and drones. The search concluded at 10 p.m. on September 22.
Deal is being charged with:
- Felony breaking and entering
- Felony larceny after breaking and entering
- Larceny of a firearm
- Felony robbery with a dangerous weapon
- Assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill
- Felony possession of firearm by felon
- Two counts of felony possession of methamphetamine
- Two counts of possession of drug equipment/paraphernalia
