An 11-year-old boy shot a man who was attacking his mother during what police are calling a "domestic violence situation."
The incident occurred at the InTown Suites in West Charlotte late Wednesday evening.
According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, the man, who has not been publicly identified, had broken into their hotel room and attacked the 27-year-old mother.
Local station WBTW reports that police said "the woman knew her attacker, and it was a domestic violence situation."
"Detectives said the woman’s 11-year-old son saw his mom getting attacked, and the young boy rushed in and shot the intruder," the report continued.
Both the mother and the attacker were taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have said that the boy is not facing any charges.
The police department has issued warrants for the man for assault by strangulation, assault on an unborn child, and false imprisonment.
