TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. – The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office have arrested and charged a man after he allegedly broke into a home and shot the owner, according to a news release. The release states that on September 22, the victim returned home to find 45-year-old Samuel Deal and a confrontation ensued. Deputies say  the victim, Gregory Cline, and Deal exchanged gunfire, resulting in Cline sustaining a head injury. Cline was taken to the hospital and has since been released. A manhunt was conducted after the incident to find Deal, utilizing K9 units and drones. The search concluded at 10 p.m. on September 22. Deal is being charged with: Felony breaking and entering Felony larceny after breaking and entering Larceny of a firearm Felony robbery with a dangerous weapon Assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill Felony possession of firearm by felon Two counts of felony possession of methamphetamine Two counts of possession of drug equipment/paraphernalia