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Did this Burton man deserve to go to jail? Community rallies behind shotgun owner

Clifton Henry Beaufort County Detention Center
Clifton Henry Beaufort County Detention Center

Burton’s Clifton Henry was arrested Friday on charges of pointing and presenting a firearm at another person. But the details of the case have many asking why he was arrested at all.

According to police reports, Henry was confronted at his home by a woman following a road incident. When the woman later returned to the house with her husband, Henry answered the door with a shotgun and fired it into the air.

The response on our Facebook page has largely been in defense of Henry. What do you think? Comment at the bottom of the page to let us know.

Check back soon for an update on the story.

This story was originally published September 20, 2016 at 11:23 AM with the headline "Did this Burton man deserve to go to jail? Community rallies behind shotgun owner."

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