Investigators: Lexington Man Shot Wife Through Bathroom Door

By The Associated Press
The Associated Press
The Associated Press
January 20, 2016Updated: January 20, 2016

LEXINGTON, N.C.—A 61-year-old Lexington man has been accused of shooting his wife in the arm through a locked bathroom door.

The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office says in a news release that Melvin Lee James’ wife was hospitalized Saturday with non-life-threatening injuries. On Tuesday, a hospital spokeswoman told The Dispatch that no information was available regarding her condition.

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Davidson County Capt. DeWayne Miller says James has been charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury.

Miller say James used a 16-gauge shotgun to shoot his wife through the door, hitting her in the left arm, following an argument.

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It is unclear whether James has an attorney.

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