NC father charged with child abuse after accidentally shooting 14-year-old son

GARNER, N.C. — Police said a North Carolina father has been arrested after he accidentally shot his 14-year-old son early Saturday morning.

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James Johnson, 45, was charged with negligent child abuse causing serious bodily injury.

The shooting happened just before 12:30 a.m. at a home on Powell Drive in Garner.

Officials said Johnson’s 14-year-old son was transported to WakeMed where he is undergoing treatment for his injuries.

The cause of the shooting is unclear at this point.

This is an ongoing investigation. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.

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