Where one reportedly “challenged” the other — an altercation that could raise red flags in employee mental health screening protocols and workplace violence prevention policies.
Victim Shot at Point-Blank Range and Rushed to Hospital for Emergency Surgery
During the altercation, Wood allegedly pulled out a firearm and shot his coworker twice at close range. Court documents indicate that surveillance footage from the scene appears to show Wood firing two shots at point-blank range.
The victim, whose identity has not been released, sustained gunshot wounds to the groin and chest and was rushed to Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, where he underwent emergency trauma surgery.
Likely triggering significant hospital costs, private health insurance claims, and possibly long-term chronic illness management or post-surgical rehabilitation plans.
Suspect Claims Self-Defense, but Legal Grounds for Use of Force Deemed Invalid
