The Carrboro Police Department is investigating a shooting from Saturday night along North Carolina Highway 54.

A release from the department Monday morning said at approximately 7:05 p.m. on Saturday, a male driver travelling east along NC 54 was approached by another vehicle near Jones Ferry Road. Multiple suspects in the second automobile then began shooting at the victim and his vehicle. Police said the first driver, uninjured by the shooting, then fled eastbound on NC 54 while the suspects drove off in an unknown direction.

Carrboro Police said Saturday’s incident is believed to be isolated and there is no ongoing threat to the public’s safety. Monday’s release also said the department presently has no suspect information available and did not disclose any details of the vehicle driven by the suspects.

Anyone who may have information relevant to this shooting investigation is encouraged to contact the Carrboro Police Department. Investigator Erasmo Velazquez is on the case and can be reached by phone at 919-918-7413. Community members can also use the anonymous Crime Stoppers hotline for the greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro community, which is 919-942-7515.

 

Photo via the Carrboro Police Department.

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