Officers say local ordinances prohibit firing a gun except in limited, lawful circumstances.
LELAND, NC — Police arrested Jay Scott, 46, after he allegedly discharged a firearm within Leland city limits on June 4. Town ordinances prohibit firing a gun except in self‑defense or at approved shooting ranges, and violations can result in criminal charges, fines, or probation.
Officers responded to a report of gunfire in a residential area and located Scott shortly afterward. No injuries were reported, and police have not said whether the incident involved a dispute or an accidental discharge. Scott was booked into the county jail and later released on bond.
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