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Deputies are investigating a shooting near Rosman involving a father and son.
It happened about 7:25 a.m. Thursday, July 8, on Stamey Creek Road in Transylvania County.
Authorities said when deputies arrived on scene, they found Billy Jack (BJ) Gage III who had been shot in the abdomen. He was transported to Mission Hospital with serious injuries.
Transylvania County Dispatchers received the 911 call from a witness who heard and saw parts of the incident inside the residence.
Billy Jack Gage Jr. was detained at the scene, the Transylvania County Sheriff's Office said. The witness was also detained as precaution.
"Based on information gathered during the investigation, investigators believe that BJ assaulted his father Billy. Billy asked BJ to leave the residence. BJ refused to leave his parents' residence then re-approached Billy in a threatening manner, at which time Billy shot BJ in the abdomen," a news release from the sheriff's office said.
According to a news release from Lt. Matthew C. Owen , authorities are not pursuing charges against Billy Jack Gage Jr. after consulting with the District Attorney’s Office. Charges for assault have been filed against Billy Jack Gage III.
Billy Jack Gage III was in surgery about noon Thursday, authorities said.
"As far as suspects are concerned, there was a suspect in the house -- or shooter. Both have went to our office at this time. The investigation is ongoing at this time," said Lt. Chase Owen with Transylvania County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations unit.
Deputies say there is extensive history of violence at this home where the shooting took place.
More information is expected to be released later today.