“This is not going to ever happen again,” Sheila Cowherd said. “My husband is very sorry. This has never ever happened before. Our son was beating down the door. My son, he’s shocked!”

Phil Cowherd IV was listed in "good" condition Monday afternoon, a hospital spokesperson said.

CCSO Chief Deputy Paul Hunt said the shooting occurred sometime around 6:15 p.m., Sunday. Multiple people were at the residence at the time, and authorities haven't determined who pulled the trigger or whether the shooting was accidental.

CCSO officials will confer with the Cabarrus County District Attorney about whether charges will be filed.

The mayor of Harrisburg issued the following statement concerning the incident:

“On behalf of Harrisburg Town Council and the citizens of Harrisburg, my thoughts and prayers go out to Councilman Cowherd and his family. This matter is being addressed by the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office. All questions should be addressed to them at 704-920-3000. I have no other comments at this time. Thank you.”

Cowherd III served on the town council for about 10 years from 1999 to 2009, until he made an unsuccessful bid for the mayor’s seat in 2009. He was re-elected in 2011, serving a term that expire in 2015.