LEXINGTON, N.C. — After being shot over a year ago, Charlie Goforth is becoming acclimated to a different side of law enforcement.
Goforth, 33, sustained a shot to his mid-foot near his right ankle after responding to an incident on North Point Drive. Authorities alleged 27-year-old Jerome David Poole fired at deputies when they found him exiting someone else’s home.
One of the shots struck Goforth. Poole was released from the hospital in early January 2014 after being shot multiple times during ensuing crossfire. His charges, which included attempted murder for allegedly firing at deputies, were dismissed after Poole was deemed “incapable” of proceeding in court due to significant brain damage from the gunshot wound in the shootout with deputies.
“Right now, the case is currently considered inactive,” Goforth said during a recent interview. “Due to his injuries, he’s right now deemed incompetent to stand trial from his injuries. He’s actually been released from prison.”
