Man arrested after allegedly firing shots at Columbus County sheriff deputies
COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A man faces charges for allegedly firing shots at deputies who responded to a domestic call in the Bolton area on Wednesday night.
According to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, a woman went to a home at 21925 Andrew Jackson Highway East to pick up Gregory Charles Johnson, 47. While she was there, Johnson allegedly became violent and assaulted her. When he went to grab a gun, the woman grabbed a juvenile and ran from the home. She hid until law enforcement arrived.
Gregor Charles Johnson (Photo: Columbus County Sheriff’s Office)
The sheriff’s office says when they arrived, they got the woman and juvenile to safety, and then the suspect began firing shots.
A neighbor reported that his house was hit multiple times during the shooting. No one got hurt.
A Dodge Ram belonging to the sheriff’s office was also damaged.
After a brief standoff, Johnson surrendered. He faces two counts of attempted first degree murder.
