Here’s a summary of the news article:
North Carolina Man Arrested After Shooting Teen During “Ding-Dong ditch” Prank
Craig Steven Mason of Statesville, North Carolina, has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies after allegedly shooting a juvenile who was participating in a “ding-dong ditch” prank with friends.
Here are the key details:
* The Incident: A group of teenagers were driving through a neighborhood when they allegedly engaged in “ding-dong ditch” at a residence.Mason, who was inside his home, reportedly awoke to the noise, armed himself with a handgun, and fired multiple shots at the vehicle as it passed.
* The Injury: One of the juveniles was struck in the leg by a gunshot.
* Mason’s Account: Mason told investigators he fired at the vehicle as he believed it was driving suspiciously (no headlights) and making loud noises.
* Charges: Mason faces charges including felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, and discharging a weapon into an occupied vehicle.
* Location: The incident occurred in Statesville, NC, about 40 miles from Charlotte.
The article also links to two other related stories about homeowners confronting and shooting alleged pranksters/trespassers.