Moses
In a statement this morning, Detective Willie Murphy Jr. said Justice Aiden Moses, 19, of Jackson, was charged in the home invasion, which occurred around 1 a.m. in the Highway 48 area of Roanoke Rapids.
Moses was shot during an ensuing scuffle with the 50-year-old victim. Moses, who was charged with first-degree burglary, assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a handgun by a minor, was treated and released for injuries which were not life-threatening, Murphy said in the statement.
Murphy could not be reached this morning for additional comment.
Deputies were dispatched to the residence shortly after 1 this morning and learned two people, Moses, and another person, entered and confronted the victim
Moses reportedly pulled out a handgun which led to the scuffle between him and the victim. During the tousle, Moses was shot and the person with him fled.
Moses was jailed on $100,000 bond is scheduled for court February 24.
Sheriff Wes Tripp this morning could not immediately provide other details other than what was contained in Murphy's statement.
