MORGANTON, N.C. — Police in Morganton say a customer tried to stop a shoplifter by firing at the suspect’s car Tuesday.
It happened outside of a Lowe’s Home Improvement store in Morganton, police told our partners at the Morganton News Herald.
It’s not clear if the suspected shoplifter was hit by a bullet or not.
Channel 9′s Dave Faherty learned that the customer who fired the gun stayed at the store until police arrived.
Police said the customer went too far trying to stop the person from shoplifting.
“Definitely don’t shoot into vehicles over some property or for any reason that matter,” said Keith Bowman, assistant chief with Morganton Public Safety. “You’re talking about human life versus some tools.”
Police said they plan on consulting with the district attorney’s office about possible charges against the customer.
Channel 9 is working on getting more details. Check back for updates.
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