A 76-year-old man is in jail after police say he entered a restaurant while armed and threatened people inside.The situation unfolded on Thursday, July 2, at Trailhead Restaurant in Black Mountain, North Carolina, when a man had entered the restaurant while armed.Officers said that earlier that day, Charles Donald Wilson was reportedly asked to leave the establishment after an interaction involving inappropriate and disparaging comments made toward an employee. It was further alleged that Wilson made statements indicating he would return with a firearm and harm individuals inside the restaurant.When he returned, police said that Wilson allegedly entered the building while armed and took actions and made statements that caused immediate concern for the safety of those present.Keep up with what’s happening around our area by downloading the WYFF News 4 app on the App Store or Google Play.According to the Black Mountain Police Department, several bystanders acted quickly and courageously to intervene and restrain Wilson until law enforcement officers arrived and secured the scene.Officers responded around 5:30 p.m. and took Wilson into custody. He was booked into the Buncombe County Detention Facility under a $25,000 bond and charged with:Going Armed to the Terror of the PublicBrandishing a FirearmIntoxicated and Disruptive BehaviorBlack Mountain Police said that they would like to express sincere appreciation and recognition to the citizens, patrons, staff members, and everyone involved for their cooperation, patience, and concern for one another during an extremely tense and rapidly evolving situation.The police department added that while incidents of this nature are extremely rare in Black Mountain, they are inherently dangerous and unpredictable. The calm actions and assistance provided by citizens on scene contributed to bringing this event to a safe resolution.
A 76-year-old man is in jail after police say he entered a restaurant while armed and threatened people inside.
The situation unfolded on Thursday, July 2, at Trailhead Restaurant in Black Mountain, North Carolina, when a man had entered the restaurant while armed.
Officers said that earlier that day, Charles Donald Wilson was reportedly asked to leave the establishment after an interaction involving inappropriate and disparaging comments made toward an employee. It was further alleged that Wilson made statements indicating he would return with a firearm and harm individuals inside the restaurant.
When he returned, police said that Wilson allegedly entered the building while armed and
took actions and made statements that caused immediate concern for the safety of those present.
Keep up with what’s happening around our area by downloading the WYFF News 4 app on the App Store or Google Play.
According to the Black Mountain Police Department, several bystanders acted quickly and courageously to intervene and restrain Wilson until law enforcement officers arrived and secured the scene.
Officers responded around 5:30 p.m. and took Wilson into custody. He was booked into the Buncombe County Detention Facility under a $25,000 bond and charged with:
- Going Armed to the Terror of the Public
- Brandishing a Firearm
- Intoxicated and Disruptive Behavior
Black Mountain Police said that they would like to express sincere appreciation and recognition to the citizens, patrons, staff members, and everyone involved for their cooperation, patience, and concern for one another during an extremely tense and rapidly evolving situation.
The police department added that while incidents of this nature are extremely rare in Black Mountain, they are inherently dangerous and unpredictable. The calm actions and assistance provided by citizens on scene contributed to bringing this event to a safe resolution.
