Father Pleads Guilty in North Carolina Shooting Case

David H. Storie pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of his adult son, marking a significant moment as more than a dozen relatives showed support in court. Meanwhile, Alan Thompson, the father of Austin Thompson—accused of a mass shooting in Raleigh, North Carolina—pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge related to improperly storing a firearm. Alan Thompson was sentenced to a 45-day suspended jail sentence and a year of unsupervised probation after his son used a handgun found in their home to kill five people in October 2022. The tragic incident involved Austin, then 15, allegedly killing his older brother and several neighbors before being apprehended by law enforcement. Austin Thompson is facing multiple murder charges and is set to stand trial in September 2025. These cases highlight ongoing concerns regarding gun safety and parental responsibility.