Winston-Salem, NC -- Winston-Salem police declared a deadly shooting as an act of self-defense.

Police say that on July 14, Anthony McArthur bought marijuana from James Samuels.  A little after 6 o'clock Saturday, McArthur went to 1141 Motor Road to confront Samuels because he was unhappy with the quality of the marijuana.

McArthur got out of his car, armed with a sword, and began to assault Samuels.  McArthur then held the sword above Samuels, as preparing to strike him.  That's when Samuels fired a shot from a handgun.  Samuels then called 911.

During the investigation, authorities found out that Samuels is a convicted felon and is prohibited to possess a weapon.

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The Forsyth County District Attorney reviewed the findings of the investigation and determined that the shooting was in self-defense, in that McArthur confronted Samuels with deadly force prior to the shooting.

Police charged Samuels with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and the sell and delivery of marijuana.  He's at the Forsyth County Detention Center under a $7,500 secured bond.  A court date is scheduled for August 2.

WFMY News 2/Winston-Salem Police Dept.