No Charges Filed in Fatal Buncombe County Shooting
By Marge | Published 2025-10-10T14:52:21.751+00:00
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Buncombe County -- October 19, 2025: The Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office has determined that no criminal charges will be initiated following a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday evening, October 8, 2025, on Kreston Drive in the Bear Creek Community.
After a review of the facts, authorities concluded that the deadly force used was legally justified as an act of self-defense and the defense of others inside the home.Incident DetailsThe incident unfolded just after 6:00 p.m. when Patrol Deputies with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) responded to a call reporting a domestic disturbance, with an additional report that a gunshot had been heard.Upon arrival at the scene, deputies discovered William Jennings Bryan Clay III deceased.Sheri