Jamie Biggs

jbiggs@courier-tribune.com

RANDLEMAN — A gunshot was fired during a domestic altercation that occurred at a residence near Randleman Elementary School Friday afternoon.

Around 4 p.m. on Friday, Randleman Police responded to a domestic dispute and the discharging of a firearm at 607 S. Main Street, Randleman, which is located less than a minute drive from Randleman Elementary School.

According to a press release, Fay Stewart Curry, 65, of 607 S. Main Street, Randleman, told officers that her son, Johnny Ray Curry, 44, of the same address, and boyfriend, Robert Wade Sears, 47, also of the same address, were arguing.

Fay Curry told officers she called her neighbor, Charleton Randal Routh, 64, of 101 Swaim St., Randleman.

Routh and his girlfriend, Pamela Martinez McLeod, 55, also of 101 Swaim St., went to the Curry’s address and entered the residence.

Routh allegedly pointed a gun at Johnny Curry. Johnny Curry then jumped on Routh, causing the gun to fire.

Johnny Curry disarmed Routh and continued to strike Routh about the face and head.

During the altercation, McLeod jumped on Johnny Curry in an attempt to stop him from assaulting Routh. Johnny Curry then struck McLeod in the mouth.

Fay Curry called 911, at which time Johnny Curry stopped assaulting Routh.

Routh was transported by Randolph County EMS to Randolph Hospital where he was treated for facial injuries and released.

Curry was charged with assault inflicting serious injury and assault on a female. He was placed in the Randolph County Jail under a $500 secured bond.

Routh was charged with assault by pointing a gun. He was given a $500 unsecured bond and released.