URGENT UPDATE: A man was arrested in Enfield, North Carolina, after a dramatic shootout involving a bullet-riddled car on Saturday night. Terrence A. Richardson, 22, was apprehended by police just minutes after gunfire erupted at the Big Moes #2 gas station around 9:25 p.m. local time.
Authorities report that officers from the Enfield Police Department, including Police Chief Jerry Shoemaker, were patrolling the North McDaniel Street area when they heard the gunfire. Officers quickly responded to the scene, where they observed a man fleeing from a white vehicle that had multiple bullet holes.
One officer pursued Richardson on foot, successfully apprehending him shortly thereafter. During the incident, police recovered a stolen Palmetto PA-15 rifle from the scene. The recovery of the firearm underscores the serious nature of the situation.
Richardson now faces several charges, including:
– felony possession of a stolen firearm
– going armed to the terror of the people
– resisting a public officer
– carrying a concealed gun
Police indicated that additional charges are pending against other individuals involved in the incident, emphasizing that the investigation is ongoing.
This alarming event raises significant concerns about public safety in the area. Enfield residents are urged to remain vigilant as authorities continue their investigation.
Stay tuned for further developments as more information becomes available. This story is still unfolding, and updates will follow as police provide additional details.
