FBI Charlotte Offering Separate $25,000 Rewards in Electrical Substation Shootings
The FBI Charlotte Field Office is offering rewards of up to $25,000 in two separate investigations of shootings at electrical substations in North Carolina. Agents are continuing to work with the Moore County Sheriff’s Office and the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on the cases. At this time, investigators do not believe the shootings in Moore and Randolph counties are connected.
The joint investigation in Moore County began on December 3, 2022. Someone fired multiple gunshots at two Duke Energy substations. The damage to the West End and Carthage Substations led to a massive power outage affecting approximately 45,000 customers, some losing power for as long as five days. The FBI is now offering a reward of up to $25,000 for the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person(s) responsible. Anyone with information should call the Moore County Sheriff’s Office at 910-947-4444, or contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL FBI or tips.fbi.gov.
The joint investigation in Randolph County began on January 17, 2023. Someone fired multiple gunshots at an EnergyUnited substation located in Thomasville, North Carolina. The FBI is now offering a reward of up to $25,000 for the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting. Anyone with information should call the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office at 336-318-6685, or contact the FBI at 1-800- CALL FBI or tips.fbi.gov.
SHOOTING OF ELECTRICAL SUBSTATIONS
Unknown Suspect(s) Duke Energy Substations Moore County, North Carolina December 3, 2022
ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION SHOOTING
Unknown Suspect(s) EnergyUnited Substation Randolph County, North Carolina January 17, 2023