Police say armed man at N.C. mall is Fort Bragg soldier

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Authorities say a Fort Bragg soldier has been charged with creating a panic at a North Carolina mall after appearing there with an assault rifle and other military gear.

Fayetteville police say Bryan Scott Wolfinger, 25, was arrested and charged with "going armed to the terror of the public" in connection with Thursday's incident at Cross Creek Mall in Fayetteville.

A statement from the Fayetteville Police Department says Wolfinger was preparing to have photographs taken with the military equipment and rifle when 911 calls were received of an armed male at the mall.

Wolfinger apparently is a soldier stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The statement said he was released to his company commander and provost marshal at Fort Bragg.

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