Catawba County Man Arrested, Charged in Shooting of Adult Son
Mark Benge, a 55-year-old man from Catawba County, has been arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury after allegedly shooting his adult son in Conover, North Carolina.
Charlotte, NC, August 23, 2026 —
Conover, North Carolina – Mark Benge, a 55-year-old resident of Catawba County, faces serious charges following an incident in Conover where he allegedly shot his adult son. Benge was arrested and has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, inflicting serious injury.
The specific details surrounding the alleged shooting, including the date it occurred and the circumstances leading up to the incident, were not provided. The condition of the adult son who was allegedly shot was also not disclosed in the available information.
Authorities have confirmed Benge’s arrest and the charges he is facing. Information regarding the location of the alleged incident within Conover was not specified. Further details regarding the investigation, including any potential motives or subsequent legal proceedings, have not yet been released.
The charge of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, inflicting serious injury, is a significant felony offense. Details regarding the legal process moving forward, including court dates or the status of bail, were not immediately available.
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