Local news reports
Sheriff Donnie Harrison said 20-year-old
David Padron was disassembling a gun and didn't realize it was loaded
before it went off. The bullet hit his brother, 22-year-old Jesus
Padron.
"He was just taking the bullets out of his weapon because
there were kids in the house and he wanted to make sure it was empty,"
said Sheriff Harrison.
All of this happened just after noon.
At last check, Jesus Padron was responsive before being take to WakeMed for surgery.
The sheriff said they are investigating but at this time believe it was an accidental shooting. No one was arrested.