An unidentified male was airlifted to a hospital after their car was struck by gunfire and ended up along Highway 5 near Blake Blvd. Authorities confirmed that the shooting did not take place at the location where the vehicle was stopped.
Police had secured and taped off the vehicle along the highway, and sheriff investigators were later seen along Pee Dee Road in Aberdeen, searching for any evidence that might be connected to the shooting, though they could not confirm that the incident occurred at that location.
Officials stress that while details remain sparse, this is a developing story. More information will be released as it becomes available.
A Moore County native who has spent more than 20 years telling stories across North Carolina and beyond. He’s worked with CNN, WRAL, and CBS 17, and now serves as a Video Journalist for ABC11. Patrick has a passion for breaking news and has earned multiple awards for his coverage. He’s also a certified NWS SKYWARN Storm Spotter and was among the first news videographers in the state to become an FAA-certified drone pilot.