A Texas man is facing charges after a shooting in Mooresville left another man seriously injured Thursday afternoon (June 18).

According to the Mooresville Police Department, officers responded to a reported shooting at a residence on Serviceberry Way shortly before 12:30 p.m. Thursday. When officers arrived, they found a 46-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound.

Police said officers provided emergency aid until personnel from the Mooresville Fire Department and Iredell County EMS arrived. The victim was transported to Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte with serious injuries. His name has not been released.

Investigators identified 36-year-old Benjamin Guerrero of Saginaw, Texas, as the suspect. He was detained at the scene while detectives conducted their investigation.

Based on evidence collected and witness statements, Guerrero was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury with intent to kill. He was initially held without bond at the Iredell County Detention Center. Bond is now listed at $600,000.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Mooresville Police Department at 704-664-3311.

[Information courtesy of Mooresville Police Department, photo courtesy of Iredell County Sheriff’s Office]