Two individuals, Jumar Moore and Mahkia Williamson, face severe charges after their alleged involvement in a shooting targeting a North Carolina state trooper during a traffic stop. According to ABC11, the incident occurred on I-295 near Fayetteville when a trooper attempted to stop a speeding vehicle, leading to shots being fired from the vehicle at the officer.
The trooper’s vehicle sustained damage from the gunfire, including a disabled tire hindering further pursuit; the suspects were alleged to have fled the scene, later authorities identified them and made the arrests on Wednesday. Spectrum News reports that Moore, the identified shooter, is accused of felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill among other charges, while Williamson faces charges that include felony flee to elude arrest and reckless driving.
Both of the accused are detained without bond at the Cumberland County Detention Center as detailed by information from CBS17, giving some respite to the local law enforcement community after the unnerving episode. The chase concluded with the suspect vehicle sustaining noticeable damage, including a missing rear bumper, aiding in the identification and subsequent arrest of the perpetrators…