A teenager was shot when he tried to steal a man's John McCain yard sign.

Kyree Flowers, 17, was wounded in the arm when Ohio resident Kenneth Rowles, 50, defended his property with a .22-caliber rifle Saturday, the Associated Press reported.

Warren Township police Lt. Don Bishop said the man only intended to fire warning shots, not hurt two teenagers who were attempting to steal his yard sign. But he managed to hit their van, and Flowers was taken to a local hospital to treat his arm wound.

(Story continues below)

Now Rowles has pleaded guilty to felonious assault, and his hearing is scheduled for Election Day.

The boys admitted to stealing yard signs supporting the Republican candidate on numerous occasions, but no charges have been filed against them.

Related offers:

Get "The Audacity of Deceit," and learn about the looming hostile attack on Judeo-Christian values and freedoms Americans hold dear

Get Jerome Corsi's "The Obama Nation," autographed by the author, exclusively from WND's online store.

"NObama" magnetic bumper sticker

Whistleblower magazine's "THE SECRET LIFE OF BARACK OBAMA"

Get the book that launched the "None of the Above" political movement – personally signed by the author. It comes with a free "None of the Above" magnetized bumper sticker.

Help spread the word about the "None of the Above" campaign with extra copies of the magnetized bumper sticker.

Proudly display the hottest campaign button in the nation – "None of the Above." Buy them in bulk at phenomenal prices.

Previous story:

Free pizza exchanged for GOP yard signs