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Gun Threat at Bus Stop Sparks Controversy
29 Aug
Summary
- Man charged with assault for allegedly threatening another with a gun.
- Allegations stem from an incident near a school bus stop.
- A video exists of a prior threat made against the accused's son.
Morganton Public Safety has arrested a man following an alleged handgun incident at a North Green Street bus stop. Shatney Jones faces charges of assault by pointing a gun and communicating threats. His partner, Bambi Pearson, disputes these charges, stating Jones does not own a firearm and that the situation escalated after a prior threat against their son.
Pearson provided a video of an earlier incident where Julian Brittain allegedly threatened their son and Jones. The recent incident occurred near the recreation center. A witness reported hearing someone threaten to use a gun at the bus stop, which was near Walter Johnson Middle School, though school officials confirmed no buses were present during the event. Police stated no firearm was recovered.
