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A man was charged Monday in connection with shootings into a Bismarck house and apartment early Sunday.

Vernon Pook Jr., 19, of Bismarck, faces seven counts of reckless endangerment, corresponding to each individual in the residences where shots were fired.

Michelle Lang, the homeowner, told the Tribune her house was struck 14 times and that the bullets barely missed her daughter and grandson.

Pook was identified after one of the victims in the house told officers about a disagreement over $300 worth of marijuana, according to a police affidavit.

"There was an intended victim, but she wasn't home," Assistant State's Attorney Britta Rice said at his initial appearance.

Police found a 9 mm Springfield handgun in a safe belonging to Pook and spent shell casings in his car, according to the affidavit. A Facebook photo of Pook shows him holding the gun.

The gun was reported stolen to Bismarck police in June 2015. Pook is also charged with possession of the stolen property.

Pook is being held at the Burleigh County Detention Center on $200,000 cash bond. He said he would apply for an attorney.

Each count of reckless endangerment carries a two-year mandatory minimum penalty.

Reach Caroline Grueskin at 701-250-8225 or at caroline.grueskin@bismarcktribune.com

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