(New Carlisle, IN) - A New Carlisle man is accused of shooting a teenager riding a dirt bike over the weekend.

 

It happened on U.S. 20 in New Carlisle.

 

John Singleton, 54, allegedly fired a shotgun more than once and the boy was struck on the foot.  According to authorities, the 16 year old boy required surgery to repair his broken foot.

 

Singleton claims he fired warning shots to keep the boy off his property but the teenager says Singleton pointed the gun at him, according to authorities.

 

The man is charged with battery and criminal recklessness.