Crime & Safety

Mooresville Man Arrested, Charged With Shooting I-77 Driver

The victim was shot in the face on the interstate.

MOORESVILLE, NC β€” A suspect has been arrested in Monday's shooting on I-77 after the victim suffered a gunshot wound to his face. The incident happened near exit 31.

Mark Baucom, 50, a Mooresville resident, has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and assault, according to the Iredell County Sheriff's Office.

The person who was shot was taken to a hospital in Charlotte for treatment and is currently stable.

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Baucom has a 250,000 bond; no motive has been given.


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