At a Glance
- 18-year-old Jack Boone drove his car into a BargainMax store at Eastridge Mall in Gastonia, North Carolina
- Boone faces 15 charges including eight counts of assault with a deadly weapon and two counts of communicating threats
- The incident occurred after an altercation with store employees on Thursday
- Why it matters: The attack endangered multiple people inside the store despite no injuries
A North Carolina teenager drove his vehicle into a BargainMax store following a confrontation with employees, according to police reports. The incident led to multiple felony charges against the driver.
The Incident
Police say Jack Boone, 18, intentionally crashed his car into the BargainMax located at Eastridge Mall in Gastonia. The crash occurred after Boone got into an argument with store employees on Thursday.
Court records indicate Boone threatened to kill the store’s manager during the altercation, per WCNC. The threat escalated the situation from a verbal dispute to a dangerous assault.
Charges Filed
Boone faces 15 total charges for his actions:
- Eight counts of assault with a deadly weapon
- Two counts of communicating threats (store manager and hospital staff)
- Two counts of resisting arrest resulting in officer injury
- Additional charges related to the incident
The assault with a deadly weapon charges stem from using his vehicle as a weapon against multiple people inside the store.
Aftermath
Following his arrest, Boone allegedly continued his threatening behavior. While receiving medical treatment, he reportedly made threats against hospital staff members.
During the arrest process, Boone resisted officers, resulting in injury to at least one law enforcement officer. This resistance added to his charge total.
Current Status
Boone remains in Gaston County jail under a $200,000 bond. He is scheduled for a court appearance on Friday to face the 15 charges against him.
Police confirmed that despite the dangerous nature of the incident, nobody sustained injuries during the crash or subsequent events.
The investigation into the full circumstances surrounding the incident remains active as authorities work to understand what led to the escalation.
Key Takeaways:
- An argument with BargainMax employees led to an 18-year-old driving his car into the store
- The teen faces serious felony charges including assault with a deadly weapon
- Quick police response prevented injuries despite the dangerous situation
