Suspect sought after road-rage shooting in Johnston County

Monday, July 10, 2023
BENSON, N.C. (WTVD) -- Shots were fired after a suspected road rage incident in Johnston County.

Authorities said it started shortly before 11 p.m. Friday night on Interstate 40 and then carried onto Interstate 95 heading into Benson.
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Police said two vehicles pulled into the Short Stop Food Mart and several shots were fired.

A 27-year-old man in one vehicle was shot in the leg but was not seriously hurt.

Officials said everyone then took off.
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The suspect vehicle, which appeared to be a gray Dodge Ram, was last seen traveling south on NC Highway 242. Police said the shooting suspect apparently followed the victim's vehicle from I-40 to I-95 and into Benson.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Benson Police Lt. Jared Jordan at (919) 894-2091 or by email at jrjordan@bensonpd.org.
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