Whiteville man accused of shooting woman in head arrested

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A Whiteville man faces several charges related to the shooting of a woman in Tabor City last month.

The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office says on May 16, Prentis McDuffie, 28, was inside a vehicle with a 26-year-old woman when he shot her in the head.

The woman was taken to the hospital.

McDuffie was arrested on Friday.

He is charged with assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill and was was served a warrant for an outstanding failure to appear charge.

On Monday, he was also charged with possession of firearm by a felon.

According to the NC Department of Public Safety, McDuffie was previously convicted of assault and battery and kidnapping.

His bond is set at $142,500.