Randolph County deputies searching for 2 suspects after shooting in Asheboro, passerby taken to hospital

ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two suspects after a shooting in Asheboro on Monday.

According to a RCSO news release, at 4:43 a.m., deputies responded to Mount Shepherd Road when they were told about a shooting.

The victim told arriving deputies that he was on his way to work when he saw a vehicle stopped in the road and an unknown female standing near the trunk.

The victim said he stopped to ask the female if she needed help when the unknown male driver of the vehicle shot at him.

The victim was taken to the hospital where he was treated and released for a minor injury.

The victim described the suspect vehicle as a medium gray four-door sedan with a brake light on the spoiler.

Anyone who may have been in the area of Mount Shepherd Road around that time or anyone who may have information is asked to contact Detective Parrish (336) 318-6767. To remain anonymous, you can call the Randolph County Crime Stoppers tip line at (336) 672-7463. Both the RCSO (Randolph Sheriff NC) and Crime Stoppers (P3Tips) have apps where tips may also be submitted.

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