Man charged with attempted murder in Cumberland County, 2 sent to hospital

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- A Fayetteville man is facing attempted murder charges in connection with a shooting Thursday that sent two people to the hospital in Cumberland County

At 1:35 a.m. deputies were patrolling Gillespie Street when they heard gunshots. That's when Cumberland County Emergency Communications started getting calls about a shooting that took place on Gillespie St.

As a deputy approached the area, 41-year-old Bradley Raymond Donahue, ran up to the deputy's car and tried to get in. He then tried to escape on foot but was taken into custody.

Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said a man and woman were shot. Brian Olshavsky, 25, and Jessica Hernandez, 30, were taken to the hospital for treatment. They are expected to recover.

Donahue was charged with three counts of attempted murder, two counts of assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury with intent to kill, and two counts of discharging a firearm into occupied property inflicting serious injury.

The sheriff's office said on Tuesday that Donahue was processed and booked into the Cumberland County Detention Center. He was being held on a $750,000 secure bond.

His next court date was set for Nov. 26.

If you have any information about this case, please call Detective R. Wolfe at (910) 677-5464.