The Randolph County Sheriff's Department is looking for a man considered "armed and dangerous."

Deputies are searching for 20-year-old David Allen Welch, who allegedly fired multiple shots when fleeing the Monterville area after confronting a family member with the gun. Officials say a that the gun went off in a struggle during that situation, but no one was hit. An investigation into that incident is ongoing.

Welch is wanted on outstanding warrants.

Anyone with information about Welch's whereabouts is asked to call 911. Officials say if you see Welch, DO NOT confront him.