A suspect who led law enforcement on a high-speed chase and allegedly fired shots at authorities in Orange County on Tuesday morning is in custody.
Orange County Sheriff’s Office officials said 20-year-old Tyler Lloyd Grantz, of Kernersville, was taken into custody and charged with attempted murder, assault on a law enforcement officer with a firearm and discharging a weapon into a moving vehicle. More charges are expected, officials said Tuesday.
Grantz is accused of leading authorities on a chase after a North Carolina State Trooper attempted to pull a 2008 GMC SUV over for traveling at 98 miles per hour on I-40 around 2 a.m.
He then crashed the vehicle down an embankment near I-40 and New Hope Church Road before fleeing on foot.
Grantz is accused of firing multiple shots at the state trooper during the pursuit. The patrolman was not hurt.
Several schools across the affected area were forced to go into a soft lockdown while Grantz was at-large. He was eventually taken into custody after hiding for several hours.
The vehicle involved in the chase was reported stolen in Greensboro in late February.
Grantz is being held under a $1 million bond.
Related Stories
‹
Hillsborough Driver Injured, Charged with Reckless Driving After Crash with Orange County School BusA Hillsborough resident suffered “serious” injuries and faces reckless driving charges after crashing into an Orange County Schools school bus on Wednesday afternoon, according to state investigators. A release from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol on Wednesday said troopers responded to reports of a crash along Faucette Mill Road at the intersection of Odie […]
Single-Car Crash, Fire Kills 2 High Schoolers in Western Orange CountyA crash along a rural road in western Orange County killed two people, who were reportedly high schoolers, late Thursday night.
Orange County Sheriff's Office Involved in Car Chase; Armed Suspect Later KilledOrange County Sheriff’s Office assisted in a vehicle pursuit early Thursday morning with an armed suspect, who was eventually shot and killed by officers from different agencies. According to a release from the office, Bruswick County authorities issued a ‘be on the lookout’ warning of a motorist suspected of making harmful threats to himself and […]
Local Government Meetings: November 2-6, 2026This week in local government: Orange County Commissioners officially appoint a new tax administrator, after 2025's contentious revaluation.
Early Voting in North Carolina is Ending: Where to Go in Orange, Durham, and Chatham CountiesEarly voting for North Carolina's general election is underway through Saturday, October 31. Here is what you need to know to cast your vote.
![]()
Orange County: Vice Chair of the Commissioners Amy Fowler on Election, New Tax AdminstratorVice-Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Amy Fowler spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 28, discussing county news and events. She talked about the recent groundbreaking for the Jamezetta Bedford Crisis Diversion Care Center. She also talked about the county's newly hired Tax Administrator, and the process around making that hire. She discussed the upcoming election and the importance of voting, and more.
'The Big Unknown': Orange County Leaders Rally Against Proposed Property Tax Constitutional AmendmentLocal leaders are pushing back against a proposed state constitutional amendment limiting counties' ability to raise property tax revenue.
Orange County Celebrates Its Values With Groundbreaking of Jamezetta Bedford Crisis Care CenterThe Jamezetta Bedford Crisis Care Center in Hillsborough will blend tailored mental health treatment with a therapeutic atmosphere.
![]()
Orange County: Rezoning on Old Lystra Rd, Managing SNAP Finances, Crisis Diversion CenterChair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 21, discussing county news and events. She recounted a joint meeting with the Chapel Hill Town Council and subsequent vote to approve a rezoning for a church and some affordable housing off of Old Lystra Road. She also discussed SNAP funding at the county level, the groundbreaking for the Jamezetta Bedford Crises Diversion Center, and more.
Local Government Meetings: October 19-23, 2026This week in local government: affordable housing proposals on Rogers Road and Old Lystra Road, and a public hearing on Chapel Hill's LUMO.
›
