Bullet strikes Charlotte man in bed, leaving him paralyzed and facing a new life with limited resources
Marcus Pinson’s life was turned upside down on January 9th, 2022, when a person one floor below him accidentally fired a bullet through the ceiling, striking him in the back as he lay in bed upstairs. The resulting injury has left him with a complete T11-T12 spinal cord injury and paraplegia (paralysis from the waist down).
For years, Marcus worked as a personal protective services asset, providing armed protection for people from all walks of life in the Charlotte area – from employees in high risk areas, to battered women needing protection in transition. After years of service and a few close calls, he chose to make a career change and began teaching blacksmithing for a local nonprofit, Makerspace Charlotte. Marcus thought he left the risks of firearm injury behind, only to face this horrible situation in his own bed at home.
Updates (9)
May 21, 2022
Marcus just finished his first round of Stem Cell Treatment!!!! He is so excited to see the hopeful improvement in function but knows he will need another treatment prior to the end of 2022 for maximum effectiveness. He still needs you help!!
February 17, 2022
Just to give everyone an update, Marcus did NOT get into an intensive rehab facility and, yes, we are incredibly disappointed, as it's crucial for recovery and gain of maximum function. We are currently trying to temporarily modify his 2 story unit until he has SSI, which will enable him to prove income to apply for a one-story home. Let's just say, it's been a really rough week and if it weren't for the generous support from all of you, I really don't know what we would do. Literally, you've kept a roof over his head during this transition. You guys are AMAZING and we cannot thank you enough!!!!! #STANDWITHMARCUS #2sexy4mychair #paralife #paranormal
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December 26, 2024
Merry Christmas to the Pinson family
Anonymous
December 24, 2022
Lord Jesus Christ Son Of God Have Mercy On Me A Sinner, Amen
Anonymous
March 14, 2022
Hello Marcus,
We were so sorry to hear of the accident.
We pray for you daily, for your complete healing.
Your grandmother Nan Williams Is our designer,was my mothers designer, and a wonderful friend.
I am working with Nan tomorrow on a project, she gives us updates.
Hang in there!
Beth, Jane, and Lori
Beth Jane Lori Pirkle
