Scotland County, NC, became the epicenter of a law enforcement chase after Bryan Wade Gunter, a 47-year-old man from Leeville, South Carolina, allegedly stole a car at gunpoint near the Laurinburg-Maxton Airport. The incident, which escalated quickly, involved multiple law enforcement agencies and ended with Gunter’s capture.
According to police reports, the suspect approached the victim near the airbase, brandishing a firearm and demanding the keys to the vehicle. Fearing for their life, the victim complied, and Gunter fled the scene, initiating a pursuit that would draw in deputies from Scotland County.
The chase, described by witnesses as intense and dangerous, saw Gunter weaving through traffic at high speeds, desperately trying to evade capture. Deputies employed tactical maneuvers and coordination with neighboring jurisdictions to hem in the suspect, ultimately leading to his apprehension.
Gunter now faces a slew of charges, including armed carjacking, possession of a firearm by a felon, evading arrest, and endangering public safety. His actions not only placed the immediate victim in grave danger but also risked the lives of countless civilians and officers involved in the chase.