UPDATE: A dramatic shootout unfolded in Enfield, North Carolina, on July 15, 2023, as police apprehended a man armed with a stolen gun shortly after gunfire erupted. The incident occurred around 9:25 p.m. at the Big Moes #2 gas station on 115 N McDaniel St., leaving the community in shock.
According to the Enfield Police Department, officers, including Police Chief Jerry Shoemaker, were patrolling the area when they heard gunshots. Responding quickly to the scene, they witnessed a suspect fleeing from a white vehicle riddled with bullet holes. The situation escalated rapidly as officers chased the suspect on foot.
In a swift operation, police successfully apprehended Terrence A. Richardson, a 22-year-old resident of Enfield. During the arrest, they recovered a stolen Palmetto PA-15 rifle, further heightening the severity of the situation. Authorities have confirmed that Richardson faces multiple charges, including felony possession of a stolen firearm, going armed to the terror of the people, resisting a public officer, and carrying a concealed gun.
Authorities report that further charges are pending against other individuals believed to be involved in the shootout. The investigation is ongoing, with police working diligently to uncover more details surrounding this alarming incident.
The Enfield community is urged to remain vigilant as the police continue their investigation. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the escalating gun violence impacting neighborhoods across the nation.
Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available. Share this urgent news with your community to spread awareness about the dangers facing local neighborhoods.
