Morganton man shot as he lay in bed

At approximately 12:01 am on 1-1-2020 at 226 Pete Brittian Rd., Morganton, a resident was shot in the ankle as the subject lay in the bed of his home. The trajectory indicated that the bullet entered the wall of the residence. An initial investigation discovered several neighbors heard the shot but the shooter has yet to be determined. The initial investigation also has not revealed any motivations for the shot to have been purposeful but the investigation is continuing. The victim did not sustain life-threatening injuries. We ask anyone shooting a firearm to always act responsibility and safely and to be certain of where the bullet will be traveling. Always have a sufficient backstop to stop the bullets when target practicing, hunting, etc. Never shoot into the air when you cannot predict where and what the bullets will be striking when they come back to the ground. Anyone with any information is asked to call the Burke County Sheriff’s Office at 828-438-5500 or Morganton/Burke Crimestoppers at 828-437-3333. All Crimestoppers tips are anonymous, and anyone with information leading an arrest may receive a cash reward.