Rodney Shaquan Thompson
25-year-old Rodney Shaquan Thompson has been charged by the Burke County Sheriff’s Office with felony assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury.
On Sunday, shortly after 7 p.m., the Burke County 911 Communications Center received a call regarding a shooting that had just occurred on Ridge Court in Morganton. Deputies from the Burke County Sheriff’s Office, law enforcement from nearby agencies, and emergency medical services responded to the scene.
When officers arrived they learned a victim suffering from a single gunshot wound was enroute to a hospital for treatment. Later the subject was airlifted to a regional medical facility.
Rodney Shaquan Thompson was identified as a suspect. He turned himself in just after 8pm. He was placed in the Burke County Jail under a $50,000 secured bond.
The shooting victim is said to be in stable condition.
Rob Eastwood-WHKY contributed to this story