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Southern Pines Today
By the People, for the People
Teen Charged as Adult for Shooting Into Home in Southern Pines
17-year-old suspect faces felony assault and firearm charges after January incident.
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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A 17-year-old will be charged as an adult after Southern Pines police found a home and vehicle had been shot at in January. Officers responded to a home on Plantation Drive after learning about shots being fired, finding shell casings and bullet markings on a car and house. The Moore County District Attorney's Office determined the teen will be charged as an adult due to the severity of the crimes, which include felony assault with a deadly weapon and discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing challenges of juvenile crime and the difficult decisions around whether to prosecute minors as adults, especially for serious offenses involving firearms that put the community at risk. It also raises questions about access to guns by underage individuals and the need for stronger gun control measures.
The details
On January 11, Southern Pines police responded to a home on Plantation Drive after receiving reports of shots being fired. Officers found shell casings in the area and bullet markings on a car and house. After identifying a suspect, police gathered enough evidence to move forward with an arrest. The Moore County District Attorney's Office determined the 17-year-old suspect will be charged as an adult due to the severity of the crimes, which include felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, and felony discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling.
- On January 11, 2026, police responded to reports of shots fired on Plantation Drive.
The players
Moore County District Attorney's Office
The local prosecutor's office that determined the 17-year-old suspect will be charged as an adult for the shooting incident.
Southern Pines Police Department
The law enforcement agency that responded to the shooting incident, gathered evidence, and made the arrest.
What’s next
The judge will determine whether to grant bail for the 17-year-old suspect at an upcoming court hearing.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing challenges of juvenile crime and the difficult decisions around whether to prosecute minors as adults, especially for serious offenses involving firearms that put the community at risk. It also raises questions about access to guns by underage individuals and the need for stronger gun control measures to prevent such incidents.
