ASHEVILLE – A 17-year-old TC Roberson student was shot and seriously injured the night of Feb. 9, according to a close family friend.
PJ Deshauteurs, of Asheville, remained in the hospital the night of Feb. 10 in stable condition, according to Allen Williams, who said he and his wife, Meredith, are PJ’s godparents. Williams spoke briefly with the Citizen Times Feb. 10.
Deshauteurs’ mother, Ashley Corn, declined to answer Citizen Times questions about the shooting, but said she thanked the community for their love and support.
“We’re just focused on PJ’s health,” she said.
Calls to the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office were not returned Feb. 10.
Deshauteurs is a varsity football player and wrestler. Calls to the Roberson football coach and athletic director were not returned Feb. 10.
T.C. Roberson Athletics posted a message at 5:24 p.m. Feb. 9 on X, formerly known as Twitter, saying: “Today’s varsity games vs Erwin has been postponed” but gave no further explanation. The shooting did not occur at the high school.