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Crime & Courts

Break-in turns chaotic when neighbors interrupt and gunfight ensues, NC cops say

Break-in turns chaotic when neighbors interrupt and gunfight ensues, NC cops say
The suspect escaped in a car, officials say.
October 15, 2025 at 7:53 AM

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North Carolina

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