Chatham County Sheriff’s Office investigating Wednesday morning shooting

Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday, April 26 at approximately 11:40 a.m. at the intersection of Moore Mountain Road and Hamlets Chapel Road.

Shooting took place at intersection of Moore Mountain Road and Hamlets Chapel Road.

A suspect described as a black male, approximately 6’ tall, with a goatee, in his late 20s or early 30s, wearing dark clothing and a black pullover hoodie, exited a newer model white Mazda SUV and fired shots into the victims’ car, striking one person.

Deputies did not provide any identifying characteristics for the victim, including gender. First responders took the victim for unspecified medical attention but did not have a condition report.

The incident is under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Chatham County
Sheriff’s Office at 919-542-2911.