Shots fired at trooper during pursuit, suspects on the run after crashing car in Orange Co.

During the pursuit, the trooper confirmed the suspect car was a stolen vehicle.

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Sunday, January 26, 2025
Shots fired during chase that ends in crash in Orange Co.
Bullets fired by the suspects at a state trooper hit cars parked at an apartment complex, NCSHP says.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WTVD) -- Authorities are searching for three people after a chase involving a state trooper ended in a crash in Orange County.

It started Saturday morning around 2:30 a.m. on I-40 westbound near the 266-mile marker in Orange County.

A North Carolina State Highway Patrol trooper tried to conduct a traffic stop on a car traveling over 100 mph in a 65-mph zone. This resulted in a pursuit, and authorities confirmed it was a stolen vehicle during the chase.

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The suspect's car entered Chapel Hill, and one or more persons inside the car started shooting at the trooper. Bullets hit several parked cars at an apartment complex on Timber Hollow Court near Mendel Drive.

After this, the three individuals, all wearing ski masks, jumped out of the car and ran.

NCSHP said that three suspects have not been found. No injuries were reported during the pursuit.

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This is an ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information should contact the State Highway Patrol by dialing *HP(47) or by contacting the Chapel Hill Police Department at 919-968-2760 (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday). Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call Chapel Hill-Carrboro-UNC Crimestoppers at 919-942-7515 or visit https://chapelhillcrimestoppers.com/. Information that leads to an arrest could be eligible for a reward up to $2,000.

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